Join Our Team at POLARIS!
Role: 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 Work With Us?
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, and bespoke children's services.
Our nurturing community is driven by a shared ambition for the best outcomes for every child in our care. We believe in the potential of our children, families, and staff, and we are excited to welcome passionate individuals to our team!
Your Role
We are on the lookout 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.
Key Responsibilities
* Raise sales invoices in line with customer invoicing terms and pre-agreed billing setups.
* Issue 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.
* Maintain organized records and concise communication.
* Ensure accurate invoicing for all services delivered across allocated regions/homes.
About You
We are looking for someone who possesses 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
Joining Polaris means becoming part of a supportive and ambitious team. 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.
We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification.
Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.