Billing and Sales Ledger Specialist

6 days ago

Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time

POLARIS

Sales Ledger & Billing Officer

Location: Head Office - Bromsgrove

Salary: Total Reward up to £25,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience

Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave increasing to 35 days' with length of service + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-Site Parking

About Us

Polaris is recognized as one of the UK's foremost communities dedicated to children's services. We encompass independent fostering and adoption agencies that have been devoted to enhancing the lives of young individuals for over three decades, alongside Leaving Care services, Residential, Education, and tailored children's service contracts. Our supportive community collaborates to ensure optimal outcomes for every child entrusted to our care. We are driven by ambition for our children, families, and staff, believing firmly in their futures.

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified Sales Ledger and Billing Officer to join our established finance team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove. The selected candidate will be instrumental in helping the Group meet cash collection objectives and reduce outstanding debts. This will involve the effective management of the sales ledger and billing operations for a designated area, as well as providing assistance to the Credit Control Manager.

Key Responsibilities

  • Generate sales invoices in accordance with customer invoicing agreements and established billing procedures.
  • Issue free text invoices for one-off chargeable expenses.
  • Follow up with local authority accounts to secure payment of invoices and address any inquiries.
  • Allocate received payments to the appropriate ledger accounts.
  • Handle queries from regions and clients, collaborating closely with Polaris regions/homes to ensure timely invoicing and proactive resolution of issues.
  • Work towards reducing debtor days on the ledger to meet agreed targets for each customer and region.
  • Maintain organized records and ensure clear communication throughout the invoicing process.
  • Verify that all services rendered in the region/home are accurately invoiced.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and experience:

  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities, capable of networking at all organizational levels.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and related software.
  • Ability to consistently meet strict deadlines.
  • Experience in a similar role, particularly in liaising with Local Authorities for payment collection.
  • Familiarity with Access or comparable integrated systems.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a standard DBS Check, with costs covered by Polaris.

Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and actively encourages applications from qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.

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