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Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering exclusively with a leading charity within the care sector to recruit a dynamic & hands-on part-time Finance/Income Officer to join their close-knit accounting team based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this part-time role will play a vital member of the finance team responsible for ensuring the integrity of sales ledger, accurate billing, along with income collection. This varied position will require a key communicator with a friendly & professional working approach. Offering 25 hours per week on a permanent basis with flexible start/finish times. Although the role is part-time, the organisation will also consider full-time applicants as additional duties can be added to the position.

Your new role

Your key duties will involve producing monthly sales invoices and credit notes, including billing purchases. Ensuring all billing information and fee structures are accurate within the system, processing/reconciling monthly direct debit collections, along with submission of new bank mandates. You will act as a primary point of contact for invoicing queries, liaising externally/internally with different departments to resolve any issues. You will monitor overdue accounts, conduct regular credit control via phone, email & other means, while keeping the Head of Finance up to date on any complex aged debt issues. You will post/reconcile bank entries relating to income, support month-end journal entries, provide debtor/revenue analysis for cash flow reporting, along with general support to the wider finance team when required. The role will be tailored around the right candidate, with further involvement in additional duties if wanted.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this varied Finance/Income Officer role, you will need some experience in Credit Control & Sales Ledger processes. Experience in a range of financial systems, key problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail with excellent interpersonal skills to build both internal and external relationships. You will be adaptable to organisational needs, willing to learn, along with a proactive approach to resolving queries/discrepancies. You can manage workloads to meet deadlines, a team player who can also use their own initiative. Experience within healthcare, social care or service-led environments, along with knowledge of Xero financial system would be advantageous but not essential.

What you'll get in return

This permanent part-time Finance/Income Officer role offers a salary between £28,000 - £33,000 per annum, pro rata over 25 hours per week, based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Flexible start/finish times, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme, life insurance, company sick pay & more. Full-time applicants will also be considered, as the role can be tailored around the right candidate with additional duties. A great opportunity to join a leading Charity in a varied & interesting role, reporting directly to the Head of Finance.

What you need to do now

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