Finance Assistant – Accounts Receivable
Location: Carnaby, Bridlington, East Yorkshire
Job Type: Permanent, subject to successful completion of probation
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Working Pattern: Office based
About North Bay Services
North Bay Services Limited provides management and support services to a growing group of companies operating across Care Homes, Domiciliary Care, Property Development and Medical Supplies throughout the North of England.
The Group has grown significantly over recent years and has ambitious plans for continued growth. Due to further expansion, we are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Finance Assistant – Accounts Receivable to join our Finance Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant to join a busy and supportive team, taking ownership of a portfolio of resident accounts while also supporting the wider Accounts Receivable and Credit Control functions.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of resident accounts, ensuring payments are received promptly and records are maintained accurately.
The successful candidate will have previous experience working within a busy finance environment, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines. As the role involves regular contact with elderly residents, their families and representatives, a professional, empathetic and compassionate approach is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of resident accounts and proactively chase and collect outstanding debts.
- Produce a weekly aged debtor report, including analysis of outstanding debts.
- Build positive working relationships with Home Managers, families, Local Authorities and other key contacts to establish resident funding arrangements.
- Complete Local Authority account reconciliations, investigating and resolving queries promptly.
- Carry out bank reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date resident records.
- Provide support to colleagues to ensure sales invoices are processed accurately and efficiently.
- Support the wider Finance Team with other duties as required.
- Take ownership of assigned tasks while remaining flexible and supporting the wider team.
- Undertake any other duties reasonably required as part of the role.
About You
We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and enjoys working as part of a busy Finance Team.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger or Credit Control role.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- The ability to manage your own workload and meet strict deadlines.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- A professional, empathetic and compassionate approach when dealing with residents, families and representatives.
- Good IT skills and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- The ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and external contacts.
- Experience of Sage 50 and/or Xero would be advantageous, but is not essential.
What We Offer
- Competitive and negotiable salary depending on experience.
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Free on-site parking.
- Blue Light Card.
- The opportunity to join a growing organisation with ambitious plans for the future.
- A supportive Finance Team and varied role within a growing Group.
Location
This is an office-based position at:
North Bay Services Limited
Lancaster House
Lancaster Road
Carnaby
Bridlington
East Yorkshire
YO15 3QY
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Finance Assistant looking for your next opportunity and would like to join a growing organisation where you can make a real contribution, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV for consideration.
Please note: Salary is negotiable depending on experience and will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
