Accounts receivable supervisor

Job Description

Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Bridlington/Driffield, North Yorkshire Coastline

• Accounts Receivable and Credit Control leadership role

• Supervisory responsibility within a growing finance team

• Social Care Sector

• Broad role covering sales ledger, reporting and team support

The Company

The company provides management and support services across Care Homes, Domiciliary Care, Property Development and Medical Supplies throughout the North of England. The business has grown significantly in recent years and has ambitious plans to continue that growth.

The Role

The role will be based within the sales ledger team but will also support a broad range of duties across the Credit Control and Accounts Receivable function. This is a hands-on supervisory position, ideal for someone who can lead by example, manage competing priorities and help drive high standards across the team.

Previous experience of working within a busy finance team, strong attention to detail and the ability to work to strict deadlines are essential. The successful candidate should also be able to work with empathy and compassion when liaising with elderly residents and their representatives.

The candidate should be IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel. They will be confident supervising day-to-day activities, supporting colleagues across the function and ensuring key processes are completed accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day performance, development and training of the Accounts Receivable team.

• Ensure HR policies and procedures are consistently followed and applied.

• Conduct formal supervision sessions and staff appraisals in line with company policy.

• Support debt collection activities and the accurate allocation of payments.

• Monitor, review and report on aged debt, bank reconciliations and the recovery of outstanding balances.

• Ensure sales invoices are raised accurately and within required reporting deadlines.

• Review income analysis and investigate variances to ensure revenue is reported accurately.

• Manage income accruals, deferrals and related variances within financial reporting.

• Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on time.

• Administer direct debit set-up and authorisation processes.

• Coordinate the collection of local authority contracts and review relevant tender opportunities.

• Carry out any other duties reasonably requested by the line manager.

Candidate profile

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and highly motivated Accounts Receivable Supervisor with experience gained in a busy finance environment. You will bring strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to strict deadlines, alongside a supportive and flexible approach to team management. This role will suit someone who is confident in taking ownership, supervising day-to-day activity and maintaining a professional and compassionate approach when dealing with residents, families and external stakeholders.

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