Job summary
We are looking for an analytical and detail-orientated individual who will be responsible for overseeing the Private Care accounts receivable function.
You will be a commercially focused strategic thinker, organized and resilient under pressure and demonstrate a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.
You will have proven experience managing accounts receivable functions and will be an expert in AR processes, including billing, collections, credit management and private healthcare finance.
You will have demonstrable experience in improving working capital and developing the skills and abilities of the teams you have led.
Main duties of the job
- Overseeing the accounts receivable process to ensure timely and accurate invoicing and collections. Identifying and driving improvements in working capital.
- Implementing KPIs and performance metrics.
- Monitoring and reconciling accounts receivable balances to maintain ledger accuracy and compliance.
- Overseeing month-end and year-end close processes related to accounts receivable.
- Providing insights and recommendations to senior management based on financial data analysis.
- Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and Trust policies.
- Collaborating across finance, commercial, and operational teams.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent
Desirable
- Recognised Finance qualification (e.g. AAT, ICM, ACCA, CIMA)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Accounts Receivable at a managerial level .
- A strong understanding of financial accounting principles.
- Experience of working within a Healthcare organisation.
- Knowledge of and competence in the use of spreadsheets, including ability to manipulate data. Advanced spreadsheet skills to pivot table and vlookup level required.
Desirable
- Comupcare (Patient Management Software).
- Private Healthcare Finance Experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent organiser with realistic time management skills and able to work under pressure and prioritise and plan work for self and others
- Ability to use a full range of formulae to create spread sheets and databases capable of recording, manipulating and analysing high volume of data
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Role model and champion the Trust values and behaviours.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent
Desirable
- Recognised Finance qualification (e.g. AAT, ICM, ACCA, CIMA)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Accounts Receivable at a managerial level .
- A strong understanding of financial accounting principles.
- Experience of working within a Healthcare organisation.
- Knowledge of and competence in the use of spreadsheets, including ability to manipulate data. Advanced spreadsheet skills to pivot table and vlookup level required.
Desirable
- Comupcare (Patient Management Software).
- Private Healthcare Finance Experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent organiser with realistic time management skills and able to work under pressure and prioritise and plan work for self and others
- Ability to use a full range of formulae to create spread sheets and databases capable of recording, manipulating and analysing high volume of data
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Role model and champion the Trust values and behaviours.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
