Accounts Receivable Team Leader
- Recruiter
- Capita Executive
- Location
- England, Somerset, Shepton Mallet
- Salary
- £25000.00 - £30000.00 per annum
- Posted
- 29 Mar 2017
- Closes
- 05 Apr 2017
- Ref
- PCK392-224163
- Contact
- Ian Pack
- Job Title
- Finance Manager
- Category
- Consultancy Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Accounts Receivable Team Leader - Shepton Mallet - Permanent £25,000 - £30,000
About the role
Capita local Government Services provides finance outsourcing services to a number of local authorities. We are in the process of setting up a shared services function for the provision of accounts receivable services in our offices in Shepton Mallet
An opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Receivable Team Leader to play a key role in delivering high quality business processes
About Capita
We are Capita, the UK's leading provider of business process management and integrated professional support service solutions. Through bespoke, quality solutions, we've helped countless organisations unlock value and maximise their potential. With access to our range of unique and diverse opportunities, offering real career advancement and progression, we can unlock your potential too.
Key Responsibilities
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To ensure the efficient and timely processing of Accounts Receivable invoices in the Capita Shared Service Centre
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Liaise with the onsite contact manager to ensure the service is delivering to meet the clients needs and the requirements of the contract
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Deal with queries arising from either suppliers or retained Council staff in a prompt and informative manner
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Ensure appropriate reporting is in place to identify any potential issues arising with the payment of suppliers
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Collate all KPI monthly results liaising with other Finance Managers and obtaining commentary when required.
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Provide management cover in the absence of other managers within the team and assist with planning and organisation of work and the provision of a professional service. To assist the team with application of regulations, checking work and resolving complex issues as a technical specialist with an in depth knowledge and understanding of the service and regulations.
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Coordinate and carry out systems testing to include data preparation, testing and feedback to the manager responsible
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Ensure comprehensive process and procedure notes are kept, and are updated as and when required
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Work closely with relevant stake holders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of projects, identifying customer needs to ensure that the business area can continue to provide the required service.
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Undertake client meetings relating to project communications and produce communications as required to ensure awareness of project delivery
Skills and Experience
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Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy at all times
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Ability to work in an organised manner and work to deadlines
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Able to set up and maintain simple spreadsheets, word process and enter data in database systems.
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Knowledge of financial systems would be an advantage although not essential as training and guidance will be provided
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Positive 'can do' attitude with a commitment to deliver excellent service to customers
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There may be the requirement for travel to other Capita sites to engage with the onsite teams
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Enthusiastic, self-motivated, with ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of modern office working
What we hope you will do next
Capita operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership.
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Capita Resourcing welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Capita Resourcing is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us.
If you are successful with your application, you will need complete Capita's vetting and screening checks. This will include, but not be limited to, Reference Checks, a Criminality Check, Financial Probity Check, Sanctions Check and Media Check.