Join Our Team as a Sales Ledger & Billing Officer!
Location: Head Office - Bromsgrove
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week
Salary: Total reward between £25K and £27K per annum, depending on experience
Why Choose Polaris?
At Polaris, we are proud to be one of the UK's leading communities of children's service providers. For over 30 years, we have been dedicated to improving the lives of young people through our independent fostering and adoption agencies, Leaving Care services, Residential, Education, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community is committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child in our care. We believe in the potential of our children, families, and staff, and we are ambitious for their futures.
What We Are Looking For
We are on the hunt for an experienced Sales Ledger and Billing Officer to join our dynamic finance team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove. In this pivotal role, you will help us achieve our cash collection targets and minimize debts of concern. Your expertise will be essential in managing the sales ledger and billing functions, while also supporting our Credit Control Manager.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Raise sales invoices in line with customer invoicing terms and pre-agreed billing setups.
* Create free-text invoices for one-off rechargeable costs.
* Chase local authority accounts to ensure timely payments and resolve queries professionally.
* Accurately allocate incoming payments across the ledger.
* Manage queries with regions and customers, collaborating closely with Polaris regions/homes.
* Reduce current debtor days on the ledger to meet agreed targets per customer and region.
* Stay organized and maintain concise communication records.
* Ensure all services delivered across allocated regions/homes are invoiced accurately.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to network at all levels.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* Ability to consistently meet tight deadlines.
* Experience in a similar sales ledger/credit control role, ideally including chasing local authority payments.
* Familiarity with using an integrated finance system.
What We Offer
* 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays.
* Company Pension Scheme.
* Life Assurance.
* Employee Discount Scheme.
* Free On-Site Parking.
At Polaris, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. As an equal opportunities employer, the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check.
Ready to make a difference? Join us in our mission to support children and families in need!