About Us: We are a residential and Nursing care provider with a portfolio of homes across England and Scotland, our Head Office is based in Reading. As a business we are continuously trying to improve processes for our employees, and clients and this role will contribute to this. Job Overview: This is a varied role in which you will be mainly responsible for the billings process but will have exposure to the wider finance team. You will communicate with a wide of different stakeholders, both internally and externally. This is a great opportunity to develop your experience as well as technical knowledge with study support available Responsibilities: Assist in day-to-day financial transactions, including processing invoices, receipts, and payments. Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial data in the company’s accounting system. Reconcile bank statements and assist with month-end and year-end financial closings. Assist in the preparation of financial reports and budgets. Process employee expense claims and ensure they are in line with company policy. Manage cash-flow and maintain accurate records. Support the Head of Finance with general financial tasks. Assist with financial ledgers and Treasury. Oversee the company’s credit control process, ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments. Communicate with clients to resolve outstanding debts. Monitor and manage the aged debtor report, ensuring overdue accounts are identified and actioned. Produce regular reports for management on overdue debts, payment status, and outstanding balances. Raising sales invoices in a timely and accurate manner. Reviewing and validating contractor invoices. Assisting in the annual external audit. Assisting the wider finance team during busy periods Other adhoc duties as required. What we are looking for: Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and financial regulations. Experience in Billing with good Knowledge of financial ledgers and Treasury function Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel Strong communication skills, both written and verbal A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement Ability to interact with individuals at all levels and demonstrate the highest degree of integrity in handling sensitive and confidential information Ability to show initiative Enjoys working effectively as part of a team What can we offer you in return for your hardwork and commitment? 3 months temporary contract, possible opportunity to go permanent 40 hours per week Hybrid role – 3 days at Reading Head Office (RG1 3EY), 2 days work from home Salary: £28,000 per annum 25 Days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time contracts) Life insurance Company pension Wagestream – Same-day pay Our employee assist programme – healthcare and mental health support Free in house training via our elearning platform, your Hippo, in addition to our fully funded apprenticeship courses. Being part of an organisation where empowering and valuing our people is fundamental to everything we do Why join us? Aurem Care have been awarded for the prestigious ‘Top 20 Care Home Group’ accolade by carehome.co.uk, celebrating our commitment to excellence in care across the UK. Our homes are all about people caring about people, we believe our care homes should be happy homes for loved ones. Our team play an important role in our homes, to ensure that our values are lived and embraced every day.