Finance Administrator/Sales Ledger

Finance Administrator/Sales Ledger (Billing & Credit Control) - Maternity Cover

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Location: Kincraig Business Park, Blackpool, FY2 0PJ
Hours: 25-30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £13.75 - £14.50 per hour
Contract: Maternity Cover
Join the ICare Group
ICare Group is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Administrator / Sales Ledger Clerk to join our Finance Team on a maternity cover contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in finance administration, sales ledger, invoicing, or credit control who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate records, and providing outstanding internal and external customer service.
As a key member of our Finance Team, you will help ensure the smooth running of our billing and credit control functions, supporting multiple companies across the ICare Group.

About the Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the sales ledger and credit control processes.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing, validating and submitting weekly and monthly invoices
Processing invoices for local authorities, private customers and other stakeholders
Uploading invoices and claims to customer portals
Maintaining accurate sales ledger records using Sage and other finance systems
Allocating customer payments and remittances
Investigating underpayments, missing payments and invoice discrepancies
Producing and managing aged debt reports
Chasing outstanding payments and providing updates to management
Processing Direct Debit instructions and BACS payments
Liaising with commissioners, customers and operational teams regarding invoice queries
Supporting cash flow reporting and wider finance administration
Carrying out weekly banking activities
Assisting with departmental cover during annual leave and sickness
Supporting continuous improvement of billing, reporting and credit control processes
Undertaking additional administrative duties as required

What We're Looking For
Essential
Previous experience in Sales Ledger, Credit Control, Finance Administration or Accounts Administration
Strong Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet skills
Experience using financial/accounting software
High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and use initiative
GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
Fully checkable employment history
Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one
Desirable
Experience using Sage Accounts
Experience within a care, healthcare or social care environment
Finance, administration or accountancy qualifications
Experience using invoicing portals and contract billing systems

Our ICARE Values
Everything we do is guided by our ICARE values:
Inclusion
Everyone deserves to feel valued, heard and supported.
Compassion
We treat people with kindness, understanding and dignity.
Aspire
We support people to achieve their goals and ambitions.
Respect
We value individuality and promote choice and independence.
Empowerment
We enable people to live their lives to the fullest.
We are looking for people who share these values and want to make a positive contribution to our organisation.

Why Join ICare?
At ICare Group, our support teams play a vital role in helping us deliver exceptional care services. We offer a welcoming, supportive workplace where your contribution is recognised and valued.
Benefits
£13.75 - £14.50 per hour
Weekly pay
Friendly and supportive working environment
Stakeholder Pension Scheme
Blue Light Card reimbursement
Career development opportunities
Equal Opportunities Employer
Opportunity to play a key role within a growing and successful organisation

Why You'll Love Working Here
At ICare, your ideas matter, your achievements are recognised, and your work makes a real difference.
You'll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that changes lives every day while giving you the opportunity to develop your own career within a supportive and professional team. xwzovoh
Apply Today
If you're an experienced finance professional with excellent attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality work, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and become part of the ICare family.
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