Head of Accounts Receivable - Southgate, United Kingdom - London Property Personnel

London Property Personnel
London Property Personnel
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Southgate, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Title:
Head of Accounts Receivable/ Credit Control


Location:
Southgate, London


Salary:
£38,000 - £42,000


The Company:


My client is a specialist provider of accommodation and management services, dedicated to investing in social housing and combatting homelessness.

They go above and beyond to provide safe, suitable and secure accommodation for families and individuals whoneed it most. As a company, they take great pride in providing exceptional levels of service to their tenants and clients.

As a key provider within this sector, they have established successful and long-standing partnerships with local authorities, governmentbodies and homeless charities.

Currently, their expanding portfolio comprises 3,500 units, including HMOs, hostels, hotels and care homes.


Purpose of job:

Main Duties:

  • Credit control and invoice query resolution
  • Oversee bank Reconciliation.
  • Maintain mailboxes and ensure all documentation is filed accurately.
  • Month end reports
  • Oversee allocations when clients pay.
  • Reconciliation of ledgers, knowledge of payments on account and impact of.
  • Create client statements.
  • Production and maintenance of debtor's reports
  • Journal posting within the specified timelines.
  • Carrying out and accounting for recharges.
  • Reconciliation of control accounts
  • Adhere to all account receivable processes and develop where necessary.
  • In charge of collecting payments from clients and ensure they are done on time
  • Manages the staff part of account receivable department of the company.
  • Weekly meetings with the Director (go through aged debtors)
  • Make decision whether the debt is unrecoverable (write off bad debts)
  • Assist Financial Controller when necessary.
Skills & Knowledge required

  • Excellent communication skills both written and spoken
  • Excellent ability to liaise professionally with clients
  • Experience in Microsoft packages and accounting packages (Sage 50)
  • A part qualified or AAT person desirable with good business acumen,
  • Working in the property management sector would be advantageous
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritise work
  • High level of numeracy and attention to detail
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Ability to be adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines
  • Have a pragmatic, logical approach to problem solving
Perks and Benefits

  • 23 days leave, plus bank holidays


  • Vitality

  • Health insurance
  • Birthday day off
  • One wellbeing day off
  • Maternity/Paternity pay
  • Pension scheme increase after 2 years
  • Training and support offered for mental health and wellbeing
  • Additional holiday days for long service up to 28 days
- £500 referral scheme for anyone who refers a member of staff, paid upon passing probation

  • Company payday lunch
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