Accounts Receivable Officer

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in the Newry and Mourne area for an Accounts Receivable Officer to join their team.

Please find below a job description.

Location: Newry and Mourne

Hours: 37

Rate: £14-£15 (Umbrella)

Working: Hybrid 2-3days (5 weeks of initial training in house)

Key Responsibilities:

• Debtors Ledger Management: Maintain and update an accurate computerised debtors ledger and ensure timely follow-up in line with Council policy and audit regulations.


• Bank Reconciliation: Oversee the reconciliation of bank accounts, Council loans, and cash controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance.


• Debt Collection: Manage debt collection processes, including chasing overdue payments and reporting on collection activities.


• Income Reconciliation and Invoice Management: Reconcile income for various accounts, including the General Registry Office, and prepare bank lodgements.


• Cash Handling: Process cash intake, issue receipts, and prepare weekly bank lodgements.


• Administrative Support: Handle general administrative duties, including managing calls, mail, and electronic filing systems.


• Account Reviews: Review accounts for credit notes or refunds and liaise with customers to resolve payment issues.


• Data Management: Update financial data in management systems and ensure accurate income and VAT classification allocation.


• Year-End Accounts: Assist in year-end financial processes, including debtor ledger and bank account reconciliation.


• Rents Register: Maintain and update the Rents receivable register for Council properties.


• Currency Rates: Monitor and distribute Euro currency rates to relevant departments.


• Credit Card Reconciliation: Process monthly reconciliations of Council credit cards.


• Parking Income: Prepare and reconcile claims for car park income and manage unpaid parking fines.


• Policy Compliance: Ensure adherence to Council policies and audit regulations in all financial transactions.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in a financial or accounting role.


• Strong knowledge of financial management, debt collection, and reconciliation processes.


• Proficiency with financial software and management information systems (e.g., Sun, Vision, Konducta).


• Excellent organisational and analytical skills.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.


• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Desirable Qualifications:

• A relevant financial qualification or working towards (e.g., AAT, ACCA, or equivalent).


• Experience in a public sector or Council environment.

If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Marc at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email marc.facer@servicecare.org.uk.

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If you have any questions or queries, please don't not hesitate to ask.