Accounts Receivable Senior Officer in Lewes

Do you enjoy working in a customer centred environment? If you do, then you might be really well-suited to this Accounts Receivable Senior Officer role.

This role sits within the Accounts Receivable and Procure to pay team who are part of the Business Administration Service and who are responsible for the raising of all customer invoices and the payment of suppliers for goods, works and services. As a Senior Accounts Receivable Officer, you will be responsible for supervising and supporting the team, line managing staff, dealing with complex cases and complaints and providing bespoke debt recovery.

Our goals within the Accounts Receivable Team are:

• Reduce outstanding debt position
• Improve the customer experience
• Increase the number of invoices paid by direct debit
• Improved reporting and monitoring

We are looking for someone who:

• Is customer centred with communication skills
• Has experience in management
• Has a high level of numeracy skills and good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Has the ability to manage tight deadlines with an adaptable and flexible approach

If this sounds like the job for you then we can offer you a flexible and agile working pattern with a hybrid of office and home working within a committed team.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Interviews will be conducted in person at County Hall, Lewes week commencing 8 December 2025.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

To arrange an informal discussion or if you have any questions about the role please contact: Sarah Pook, Accounts Receivable Team Leader Sarah.Pook@eastsussex.gov.uk (email to request a phone call)

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

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