Senior Accounts Assistant

Kenny Recruit is working with a well-established care provider operating across multiple sites, delivering high-quality care and support services. We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Senior Accounts Assistant, predominately working on Accounts Receivable & Credit Control to join the finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong accounts receivable and credit control experience, ideally within the care sector, who understands the complexities of working with the NHS, Local Authorities, and other funding bodies.

You will play a key role in ensuring timely collection of income across our multi-site operations, resolving payment queries, reconciling accounts, and supporting smooth financial processes. You will also have some involvement in accounts payable and wider finance administration whilst overseeing an Accounts Payable Clerk.

This role requires someone who enjoys investigating issues, solving problems, and working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Salary Expectations: 40,000 - 50,000 per annum

Hours: 9am - 5pm

Location: North West London

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the sales ledger across multiple sites, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing
• Chase outstanding debt professionally and effectively
• Liaise with NHS Trusts, Integrated Care Boards, Local Authorities, and other commissioners regarding payments and funding queries
• Investigate underpayments, missing remittances, disputed invoices, and delayed payments
• Reconcile payments received against invoices raised
• Identify trends or recurring issues and work with operational teams to improve processes
• Assist with accounts payable processes when required
• Oversee an Accounts Payable Clerk
• Maintain accurate financial records across automated finance systems
• Produce aged debt reports and support cash flow management
• Build strong working relationships with site managers, finance colleagues, and external contacts

About You

• Proven experience in Accounts Receivable / Credit Control
• Experience dealing with the NHS, Local Authorities, or public sector funding bodies
• Strong reconciliation skills and the ability to investigate payment discrepancies
• A problem-solving mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Exposure to or experience of Accounts Payable
• Strong IT skills and confidence using finance systems, Excel, and automated processes
• Ability to manage workload across multiple sites and priorities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Desirable

• Experience within the care, healthcare, or social care sector
• Knowledge of care funding models and commissioning arrangements
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or similar ERP systems

Next Steps

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for this role. If you have not heard from us within one week, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We will keep your CV on file for future opportunities. Alternatively, feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion.