At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage outstanding debts and maintain Local Authority funding arrangements.
- Company: Join Bethphage, a leader in supported living and residential care.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days holiday, increasing with service, plus a comprehensive induction programme.
- Other info: Home-based role with occasional travel to Shrewsbury office.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities.
- Qualifications: Previous credit control experience and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
Job Description Credit and Contracts Controller Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.
Salary £30,000 per annum Home-based with occasional travel to our Shrewsbury office Bethphage is a leading provider of supported living, residential care and day opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
We work closely with Local Authorities and other stakeholders to deliver person-centred support that enables people to live fulfilling and independent lives.
We are now seeking an experienced and proactive Credit Controller to join our Finance team and play a key role in ensuring the effective collection of income and management of Local Authority funding arrangements.
The
Role: As our Credit Controller, you will be responsible for managing outstanding debt, maintaining Local Authority funding and Purchase Order arrangements, and resolving invoicing and payment queries.
Working closely with colleagues across Finance and Operations, as well as external Local Authority contacts, you will help maximise cash flow, reduce aged debt and ensure services are funded and invoiced accurately.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong credit control experience who enjoys problem-solving, building relationships and working in a role where attention to detail is essential.
Key responsibilities: Proactively manage outstanding debt to ensure payments are received within agreed timescales.
Reconcile customer accounts and investigate payment or invoicing discrepancies.
Allocate receipts accurately with Sage 50.
Build Strong working relationships with Local Authority finance teams, commissioners, brokerage teams and operational team.
Monitor and Maintain Local Authority funding arrangements and Purchase Orders.
Identify where additional funding or Purchase Orders are required and work with relevant stakeholders to secure them.
Resolve Purchase Order, Invoicing and payment queries promptly and professionally.
Monitor aged debt and act to minimise overdue balances.
Maintain accurate records of credit control activities and customer accounts status.
Support the review of funding arrangements to ensure services delivered align with approved funding and invoiced accounts.
Escalate unresolved debt, funding or contractual issues where appropriate.
Maintain the Contracted Support Hours database and check that the rota hours match.
About
You: To be successful in this role, you will have: Essential Previous credit control experience.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong reconciliation and investigation skills.
Excellent communication and relationship building abilities.
Ability to organise, prioritise and manage a varied workload.
Proficient in Excel and Finance systems.
Experience working with Local Authority funding arrangements and systems.
Experience of Sage 50 accounts.
Understanding of social care funding processes.
What we offer 26 days holiday in your first year, increasing to 31 day after five years and then 36 days after ten-years' service.
Comprehensive induction programme
Credit & Contracts Controller in Isle of Wight employer: Bethphage
Bethphage is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering a comprehensive induction programme and extensive benefits such as 28 days of holiday in your first year, increasing with service. With a strong focus on employee growth opportunities, including career progression from support worker to service manager, and a supportive work culture that values teamwork and individual contributions, working at Ruckley provides a rewarding experience in a community-focused environment.
