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 works together to ensure the best outcomes for every child in our care. We are ambitious for our children, families, and staff, and we believe in their futures!
What We Are Looking For
We are on the lookout for an experienced Sales Ledger and Billing Officer to join our established 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 function across your allocated area, while also supporting the Credit Control Manager.
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 agreed targets per customer and region.
* Maintain effective organization and 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 of 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. Join us in making a difference!