Overview
We have an exciting role on offer within our Resident and Business Support service as an Accounts Receivable Advisor.
About Us
The Accounts Receivable team administers invoices and collect monies owed to the Council. In line with the Council’s values and as part of a busy and fast -moving environment, you will be required to complete sales order activities including issuing debtor notices, undertake collection activity through to legal proceedings including bankruptcy in a professional and timely manner.
You will have experience of working in a customer service environment in particular responding to inbound and outbound calls, effective written and verbal communication skills, and excellent attention to detail with a strong background in successful debt recovery. You will be self-motivated, able to work under pressure and be a real team player.
You will deal with enquiries from members of the public, external agencies, and council employees through to completion, whilst focussing on the timely recovery of debts ensuring cash is maximised at every opportunity.
We would particularly welcome individuals who have experience of working in an Accounts Receivable environment.
If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!
In return we can offer:
- Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
- Excellent pension plus top-up options.
- Staff networks run by our staff for our staff.
- Flexible working (dependent on job role).
- Electric car lease scheme.
- Interesting, and rewarding work.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Staff lottery.
- Travel and car parking schemes.
- A real team spirit in an innovative and responsive service area.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Fantastic career progression opportunities and lots more!
If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please call Hannah Whitlock 01642 729618.
Please note this post is subject to a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Check, which includes a Verification of Criminal Record check (unspent convictions only).
We operative a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
Salary: £27,254 to £28,142
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
