Accounts Receivable Specialist

Do you have experience in accounts receivable and a heart for serving others? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team at Pilgrims' Friend Society!

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our driven team. If you are committed to upholding our Christian* ethos while ensuring the financial health of our care and housing operations, we want to hear from you!

Pilgrims' Friend Society is a Registered Charity with a rich history spanning over 200 years. Our mission is to provide Christian care and support, ensuring the spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being of our residents remains our top priority. With a focus on maintaining high standards and fostering a supportive, Christian environment, we actively involve supporters from local evangelical churches in our mission.

Have a watch here of 'What it means to work in a Christian Care Home https://youtu.be/uCa1_BtS34w

Responsibilities:

• Manage the sales ledger for our sites.
• Ensure prompt and efficient billing for residents.
• Calculate and process refunds as needed.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Collaborate with the Financial Controller and Operations team to manage overdue accounts.
• Provide excellent support to service users and their relatives.
• In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, you are required to perform other duties assigned by your manager from time to time that are within your capabilities.

About you:

• Minimum of one year of experience in an accounts receivable role.
• Proficiency in accounting software, including Sage and Draycir/Spindle (desireable).
• Knowledge of the end-to-end Order to Cash process.
• Strong numeracy and IT skills, with expertise in Excel.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A positive attitude towards Pilgrims' Friend Society and its wider aims and objectives and are able to fully agree with our Doctrinal Basis.

For more information, please read the job description & person specification for more information

• Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010)

Read 'What we believe' here: https://www.pilgrimsfriend.org.uk/about-us/what-we-believe

Hours:

Full-time contract, working 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
• Flexible working hours
• 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year, as well as bank and public holidays
• Training & development
• Ongoing support from management
• Care Friends referral
• Medicash
• Perkbox - including an Employee assistance programme.
• Long-standing service rewards
• Birthday rewards

- What our staff say about us: ..."It is a friendly and welcoming place to work" ... -

We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on our senior management team at present.

Please note: The closing date is 6th July 2026 but his vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.