Debt Officer
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Newry, is currently looking to recruit a part time Debt Officer for a contract until 31st December 2025 on a rate of £12.31/Hour (PAYE).
Responsibilities:
– Assist in the recovery of Income whilst complying with policies and procedures in conjunction with senior staff, solicitors, etc including negotiation with clients, relatives, representatives.
– Regularly review the overdue debt reports and functions of the Accounts Receivable ledger.
– Using Excel spreadsheets to monitor the age of debt report and record account activities.
– Assist in the management of debtor accounts by regularly reviewing an allocation of accounts and identifying next steps as per debt management procedures.
– Develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues in Financial Assessments, shared services departments and all related third party stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of debt management services
– Dealing with ad hoc queries whilst maintaining the security of all personal data/information and other documents within the department to the highest standard.
– Ensure that all correspondence/queries are dealt with according to Finance Department policies and procedures, and in a proper and prompt manner.
– Support the Debt Manager by ensuring that financial systems, procedures and processes are followed to deliver debt management services in a transparent and accountable manner.
– Support the Debt Manager in ensuring complies with all statutory and departmental guidance
– Develop and maintain an appropriate working knowledge of the relevant financial systems, E-financials accounts receivable and the structure and functions.
– Maintain the security of all documents and information within the Debt team and systems to the highest standard.
– Participate in office routines including opening and sorting post, sorting and issuing invoices, statements and reports and preparing outgoing post as and when required.
– Contribute to the department’s overall governance processes to ensure safe and effective care for patients and clients, complying with public sector values and codes of conduct, operations and accountability.
– Develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues in Financial Assessments and Income Department, Finance to ensure effective delivery of accounts receivable services.
– Adhere to all Finance and Payments policies and procedures within the section.
– Monitor and check own work to ensure the highest quality of communication prior to processing.
– Participate in system and procedure reviews to identify weaknesses and scope for improvements to enhance control and efficiency.
Essential Skills:
– 4 GCSEs at Grades A-C including English Language and Maths or equivalent / higher qualification AND 1 years’ experience in a clerical/administrative role OR 2 years’ experience in a clerical/administrative role.
– Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
– Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a range of people in challenging situations.
– Effective planning & organisational skills with an ability to prioritise workload/s in order to meet deadlines.
– Ability to identify solutions to problems and implement them effectively
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
Responsibilities:
– Assist in the recovery of Income whilst complying with policies and procedures in conjunction with senior staff, solicitors, etc including negotiation with clients, relatives, representatives.
– Regularly review the overdue debt reports and functions of the Accounts Receivable ledger.
– Using Excel spreadsheets to monitor the age of debt report and record account activities.
– Assist in the management of debtor accounts by regularly reviewing an allocation of accounts and identifying next steps as per debt management procedures.
– Develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues in Financial Assessments, shared services departments and all related third party stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of debt management services
– Dealing with ad hoc queries whilst maintaining the security of all personal data/information and other documents within the department to the highest standard.
– Ensure that all correspondence/queries are dealt with according to Finance Department policies and procedures, and in a proper and prompt manner.
– Support the Debt Manager by ensuring that financial systems, procedures and processes are followed to deliver debt management services in a transparent and accountable manner.
– Support the Debt Manager in ensuring complies with all statutory and departmental guidance
– Develop and maintain an appropriate working knowledge of the relevant financial systems, E-financials accounts receivable and the structure and functions.
– Maintain the security of all documents and information within the Debt team and systems to the highest standard.
– Participate in office routines including opening and sorting post, sorting and issuing invoices, statements and reports and preparing outgoing post as and when required.
– Contribute to the department’s overall governance processes to ensure safe and effective care for patients and clients, complying with public sector values and codes of conduct, operations and accountability.
– Develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues in Financial Assessments and Income Department, Finance to ensure effective delivery of accounts receivable services.
– Adhere to all Finance and Payments policies and procedures within the section.
– Monitor and check own work to ensure the highest quality of communication prior to processing.
– Participate in system and procedure reviews to identify weaknesses and scope for improvements to enhance control and efficiency.
Essential Skills:
– 4 GCSEs at Grades A-C including English Language and Maths or equivalent / higher qualification AND 1 years’ experience in a clerical/administrative role OR 2 years’ experience in a clerical/administrative role.
– Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
– Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a range of people in challenging situations.
– Effective planning & organisational skills with an ability to prioritise workload/s in order to meet deadlines.
– Ability to identify solutions to problems and implement them effectively
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
