Credit and Billings Controller
Job in
Colchester, Essex County, CO1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-03-02
Listing for:
Caring Homes Group Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-02
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
As our Credit & Billings Controller, you will play a vital part behind the scenes, ensuring our billing and income processes run smoothly, accurately, and with sensitivity. Helping us continue to provide high-quality, ethical care to our residents while supporting families and stakeholders with professionalism and respect. We are a family and value empathy, dedication, and professionalism.
Responsibilities- Prepare and issue accurate invoices in line with care contracts, funding agreements, and agreed rates
- Ensure billing reflects current placements, care packages, and funding changes
- Manage monthly billing cycles, including adjustments and reconciliations
- Proactively manage debtor accounts with a professional and compassionate approach
- Monitor aged debt, agree payment plans, and escalate risks where required
- Maintain accurate records of contracts, funding, top-ups, and fee uplifts
- Ensure billing complies with contractual, regulatory, and GDPR requirements
- Reconcile income across billing systems, bank receipts, and finance ledgers
- Resolve discrepancies promptly and maintain clear audit trails
- Work collaboratively with finance, admissions, care, and operational teams, acting as a key point of contact for billing queries
- Strong attention to detail is crucial
- Good Excel skills
- Good communicator
- Self-motivated
- Reconciliation expertise
- Pro-active, resilient and self-reliant
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing business conditions
- Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders to identify service needs and review the quality of service provisions
- Focus on delivery at pace, even under pressure
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Ongoing professional development including training and support to help you excel in your role, including apprenticeship opportunities
- A supportive and inclusive work environment
- Free DBS & Blue Light Card
- High street discounts
- Employee assistance programme for personal and professional support
- 40 hours per week
- Monday – Friday
- Up to £28k per annum
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