Credit Manager

To supervise daily financial operations, we are looking for a highly organised and meticulous finance manager. This position oversees making sure that finances are managed accurately, that reports are submitted on time, and that income and expenses are effectively controlled. We are seeking a proactive individual with outstanding attention to detail, the ability to perform well under pressure, and the ability to ask the correct questions. Establishing credit terms and ensuring timely payments, liaise with relevant authorities in agreeing client payment terms and management of the day‑to‑day credit control activities of a portfolio of customer accounts of the company.

About us: Provide tailored therapeutic homes for children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, communication and sensory impairments, and related requirements between the ages of 8 and 18.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting home managers with any financing changes or withdrawals.
• Ensuring efficient management of petty cash transactions, replenishment, and purchase and supplier payments.
• Oversee the Home's finances, including budgeting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and financial reporting. They guarantee adherence to accounting rules.
• To guarantee that employee salaries are paid on time and accurately and that payroll expenses are managed, collaborate with the HR and payroll departments. This involves keeping an eye on personnel expenses to make sure they are in line with the total budget and occupancy levels.
• Make sure there is enough cash on hand to cover operating expenses by managing the home's cash flow. This entails keeping an eye on the money flow, billing, and spending.
• Oversee and balance citizens' personal funds while protecting them in compliance with legal requirements.
• Performs general office duties, such as ordering supplies, dealing with visitors, and maintaining both staff and resident files.
• Uses accounting software and other IT systems to manage financial records efficiently.
• Oversee weekly payment runs to make sure that vendors and suppliers are paid on schedule and in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• Issue invoices to the respective councils.
• Managing client accounts and liaising with the team, to ensure the smooth running of the credit and collections processes and systems.
• Ensure disputes and queries go through the company's escalation policy.
• Generate and proactively review aged debtors and other reports/statements as required.
• Reducing the debtors days to the lowest possible days.

Candidate requirements:

• A bachelor's or a master's degree in finance and accounting.
• Understanding of financial accounting concepts, book‑keeping, and legal requirements.
• The ability to handle deadlines, analyse financial data, and keep extremely correct records.
• Excellent writing and vocal communication skills to communicate with staff, management, residents' families, and outside organisations.
• Understanding the financial and regulatory landscape of the care home and healthcare industries is extremely beneficial.
• The capacity to identify and resolve financial discrepancies and navigate funding complexities.
• Confidence with financial systems and advanced Excel skills.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Supportive team
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
• Benefits
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £36,000.00

Schedule: Monday to Friday