Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Do you have experience in accounts receivable and a heart for serving others? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team at Pilgrims’ Friend Society!

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our driven team. If you are committed to upholding our Christian* ethos while ensuring the financial health of our care and housing operations, we want to hear from you!

Pilgrims’ Friend Society is a Registered Charity with a rich history spanning over 200 years. Our mission is to provide Christian care and support, ensuring the spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being of our residents remains our top priority. With a focus on maintaining high standards and fostering a supportive, Christian environment, we actively involve supporters from local evangelical churches in our mission.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the sales ledger for our care and housing operations.
• Ensure prompt and efficient billing for residents.
• Calculate and process refunds as needed.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Collaborate with the Financial Controller and Operations team to manage overdue accounts.
• Provide excellent support to service users and their relatives.
• In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, you are required to perform other duties assigned by your manager from time to time that are within your capabilities.

About you:

• Minimum of one year of experience in an accounts receivable role.
• Proficiency in accounting software, including Sage and Draycir/Spindle (desireable).
• Knowledge of the end-to-end Order to Cash process.
• Strong numeracy and IT skills, with expertise in Excel.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A positive attitude towards Pilgrims’ Friend Society and its wider aims and objectives and are able to fully agree with our Doctrinal Basis.

 *Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).) 

For more details, please take a look at the Job Description

Why Join Us?

Be part of a supportive team dedicated to Christian care.

Make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and their families.

Grow personally and professionally through ongoing training and development opportunities.

Hours:

Full-time contract, working 34.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
• Flexible working hours
• 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year, as well as bank and public holidays
• Training & development
• Ongoing support from management
• Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme
• Care Friends referral 
• Long-standing service rewards
• Birthday rewards
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme

— What our staff say about us: …“It is a friendly and welcoming place to work” … —

Pilgrims’ Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.