Job summary
Akari Care is a family of Residential Care Homes spread across the UK, with the largest concentration of homes in the north-east. They are seeking a Credit Controller to join their finance team at their Leeds Support Centre, based in the centre of Leeds. The role involves managing the timely collection of a portfolio of residential Care home debtors and collecting care fees from self-funding and local government authority residents.
Main duties of the job
As a credit controller, you will be responsible for minimizing the aging of debt and retaining levels set by the Credit Manager. You will manage the collection of debt through written and verbal communication, establish relationships with individuals and local authorities to ensure timely payments, and meet monthly and quarterly cash/debtor day targets set by the Finance Controller/Credit Manager. You will also attend monthly debtors' meetings to discuss the management of debts and follow the agreed company policy of debt escalation.
About us
Akari Care is a family of Residential Care Homes spread across the UK, with the largest concentration of homes in the north-east. They provide high-quality care and support to residents in a warm and welcoming environment.
Details Date posted
26 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£30,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
1349183256
Job locations
Akari Care
Leeds
LS11 5DZ
Job description Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Akari Care is a family of Residential Care Homes spread across the UK, with the largest concentration of homes in the north-east.
An opportunity has arisen to join Akari Cares finance team, as credit controller at our Leeds Support Centre, based in the centre of Leeds.
As a credit controller you are to manage the timely collection of a portfolio of residential Care home debtors. You are also to collect care fees from self-funding and local government authority residents.
Previous experience of working within social/health care business would be advantageous but is not necessarily a pre-requisite for this role.
Job Title: Credit Controller
Reporting to: Credit Control, Sales Ledger, Contracts Manager
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Duties and Key Responsibilities:
Minimise the aging of debt and retain levels set by the CM
Manage the collection of debt through written and verbal communication
Establish relationships with individuals and local authorities to ensure timely payments
Meeting monthly and quarterly cash/debtor day targets set by the FC/CM
Attend monthly debtors meetings to discuss the management of debts
Follow the agreed company policy of debt escalation
Other Ad-hoc duties
Person Specification:
5 Years minimum experience within a credit control environment
Ability to communicate appropriately, sensitively and maintain confidentiality
Self-disciplined and efficient, with a flexible and proactive nature
Excellent written communication skills
Solid team working skills
Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships, both internally and externally at all levels
Ability to reconcile complex accounts and have excellent attention to detail
Experienced in Excel and Microsoft Office packages
Knowledge of software of software packages such as SAGE
Ability to work to deadlines
Benefits:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Regular team events
Monday to Friday
AKSPO
Job description Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Akari Care is a family of Residential Care Homes spread across the UK, with the largest concentration of homes in the north-east.
An opportunity has arisen to join Akari Cares finance team, as credit controller at our Leeds Support Centre, based in the centre of Leeds.
As a credit controller you are to manage the timely collection of a portfolio of residential Care home debtors. You are also to collect care fees from self-funding and local government authority residents.
Previous experience of working within social/health care business would be advantageous but is not necessarily a pre-requisite for this role.
Job Title: Credit Controller
Reporting to: Credit Control, Sales Ledger, Contracts Manager
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Duties and Key Responsibilities:
Minimise the aging of debt and retain levels set by the CM
Manage the collection of debt through written and verbal communication
Establish relationships with individuals and local authorities to ensure timely payments
Meeting monthly and quarterly cash/debtor day targets set by the FC/CM
Attend monthly debtors meetings to discuss the management of debts
Follow the agreed company policy of debt escalation
Other Ad-hoc duties
Person Specification:
5 Years minimum experience within a credit control environment
Ability to communicate appropriately, sensitively and maintain confidentiality
Self-disciplined and efficient, with a flexible and proactive nature
Excellent written communication skills
Solid team working skills
Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships, both internally and externally at all levels
Ability to reconcile complex accounts and have excellent attention to detail
Experienced in Excel and Microsoft Office packages
Knowledge of software of software packages such as SAGE
Ability to work to deadlines
Benefits:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Regular team events
Monday to Friday
AKSPO
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* 5 years minimum experience within a credit control environment, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and knowledge of software packages such as SAGE.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* 5 years minimum experience within a credit control environment, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and knowledge of software packages such as SAGE.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name
Akari Care Limited
Address
Akari Care
Leeds
LS11 5DZ
Employer's website
https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Akari Care Limited
Address
Akari Care
Leeds
LS11 5DZ
Employer's website
https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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