Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in the Newry and Mourne area for an Accounts Receivable Officer to join their team. Please find below a job description.
Location: Newry and Mourne
Hours: 37
Rate: £14-£15 (LTD)
Working: Hybrid 2-3days (5 weeks of initial training in house)
Key Responsibilities:
- Debtors Ledger Management: Maintain and update an accurate computerised debtors ledger and ensure timely follow-up in line with Council policy and audit regulations.
- Bank Reconciliation: Oversee the reconciliation of bank accounts, Council loans, and cash controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Debt Collection: Manage debt collection processes, including chasing overdue payments and reporting on collection activities.
- Income Reconciliation and Invoice Management: Reconcile income for various accounts, including the General Registry Office, and prepare bank lodgements.
- Cash Handling: Process cash intake, issue receipts, and prepare weekly bank lodgements.
- Administrative Support: Handle general administrative duties, including managing calls, mail, and electronic filing systems.
- Account Reviews: Review accounts for credit notes or refunds and liaise with customers to resolve payment issues.
- Data Management: Update financial data in management systems and ensure accurate income and VAT classification allocation.
- Year-End Accounts: Assist in year-end financial processes, including debtor ledger and bank account reconciliation.
- Rents Register: Maintain and update the Rents receivable register for Council properties.
- Currency Rates: Monitor and distribute Euro currency rates to relevant departments.
- Credit Card Reconciliation: Process monthly reconciliations of Council credit cards.
- Parking Income: Prepare and reconcile claims for car park income and manage unpaid parking fines.
- Policy Compliance: Ensure adherence to Council policies and audit regulations in all financial transactions.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven experience in a financial or accounting role.
- Strong knowledge of financial management, debt collection, and reconciliation processes.
- Proficiency with financial software and management information systems (e.g., Sun, Vision, Konducta).
- Excellent organisational and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Desirable Qualifications:
- A relevant financial qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, or equivalent).
- Experience in a public sector or Council environment.
If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Marc at Service Care Solutions on or email .
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.
If you have any questions or queries, please don't not hesitate to ask.