Senior Receivables Officer

Merrifield Consultants are working with an international charity based in Birmingham to find a Senior Receivables Officer to lead the receivables team, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of income and maintaining robust financial controls. This is a key role in the Finance team, supporting the wider organisation with high-quality financial reporting and reconciliations.Job Title: Senior Receivables OfficerOrganisation: International charitySalary: £34,000Contract: Permanent, Full timeLocation: Birmingham (Hybrid working offered)Closing date: Friday 11th April 2025Required: CV and Cover LetterKey Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the receivables team, ensuring smooth operations across multiple entities
• Producing timely and accurate bank reconciliations, income uploads, and rental invoicing
• Developing and optimising financial processes, including automated reporting using UNIT 4 & Excelerator
• Providing regular financial reports to senior stakeholders to support decision-making
• Assisting with statutory audits and responding to audit queries
• Liaising with fundraising teams to ensure income is correctly captured and allocated
• Delivering training for new finance staff and colleagues across departments on income
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Skills and Experience:

• Strong experience in accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and mentor a team
• Excellent knowledge of financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., UNIT 4, Excelerator)
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and engage with key stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to process improvement
• Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector (desirable but not essential)

To find out more and to apply for the position, please contact Stuart Milliner at Merrifield Consultants.

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