Accounts Receivable Specialist

The Accounts Receivable Specialist role at Elysium Healthcare involves managing the full order-to-cash cycle, ensuring accurate billing, effective credit control, and timely collections. This is a newly formed team, offering a unique opportunity to shape its direction and impact. The successful candidate will be an innovative, ambitious self-starter, eager to contribute new ideas and help define best practices to drive continuous improvement across the Accounts Receivable function.Main duties of the jobAs an Accounts Receivable Specialist, your key responsibilities will include generating and issuing invoices accurately, collaborating with internal teams to validate billing data and resolve discrepancies, serving as the primary contact for billing-related queries, proactively collecting outstanding balances, and maintaining accurate records of communications and commitments. You will also be involved in reconciling customer accounts, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, and providing regular updates on debtor status and risk exposure. Additionally, you will ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements, and contribute to the development of AR policies and procedures.About usElysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is ample opportunity for career growth and development. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people worldwide.Job responsibilitiesAre you experienced in the full Order-to-cash cycle and confident in financial systems and accounting principles? You will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate billing, effective credit control and timely collections. This is a newly formed team, offering a unique opportunity to shape its direction and impact. We're looking for an innovative, ambitious self-starter, eager to contribute new ideas. Your input will help define best practices and drive continuous improvement across the Accounts Receivable function. Key Responsibilities Invoicing & BillingGenerate and issue invoices accurately and in accordance with contractual terms.Ensure timely delivery of invoices via appropriate channels (email, portals, etc).Collaborate with internal teams to validate billing data and resolve discrepancies.Maintain detailed records of billing activities and adjustments.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre you experienced in the full Order-to-cash cycle and confident in financial systems and accounting principles? You will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate billing, effective credit control and timely collections. This is a newly formed team, offering a unique opportunity to shape its direction and impact. We're looking for an innovative, ambitious self-starter, eager to contribute new ideas. Your input will help define best practices and drive continuous improvement across the Accounts Receivable function. Key Responsibilities Invoicing & BillingGenerate and issue invoices accurately and in accordance with contractual terms.Ensure timely delivery of invoices via appropriate channels (email, portals, etc).Collaborate with internal teams to validate billing data and resolve discrepancies.Maintain detailed records of billing activities and adjustments.Query ManagementServe as the primary contact for billing-related queries from customers and internal stakeholders.Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly to maintain customer satisfaction.Escalate unresolved issues to senior stakeholders as needed.Credit ControlTake full ownership of the credit control process to support optimal cash flow.Proactively collect outstanding balances with customers and manage aged debt.Build strong customer relationships to facilitate timely payments.Negotiate repayment plans and resolve disputes professionally.Maintain accurate records of communications and commitments.Collaborate with internal teams to reduce debtor days and improve performance.Reporting & ReconciliationReconcile customer accounts and ensure accurate allocations.Support month-end and year-end close processes.Provide regular updates on debtor status and risk exposure.Recommend improvements to enhance credit control effectiveness.Compliance & AuditEnsure adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements.Support audits with timely documentation and clear explanations.Contribute to the development of AR policies and procedures.What you will get:Competitive Annual SalaryThe equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus birthday offWellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can beCareer development and training to help you achieve your career goals.Pension contribution to secure your future.Life Assurance for added peace of mind.Enhanced Maternity Packages so you can truly enjoy this special time.There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.About your next employer:You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.#HOPerson SpecificationQualificationsThe ideal candidate should have experience in the full order-to-cash cycle and a strong understanding of financial systems and accounting principles. Excellent communication and customer service skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, are also essential.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr