Accounts Receivable Assistant – Finance Department

The CareChoice Group consists of 15 nursing homes across various locations in Leinster and Munster. Our development plan is to grow our business with the CareChoice brand becoming the most trusted and recognised brand in the Irish Nursing Home sector.We are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Assistant to join our back-office function in our Head Office in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.Key responsibilities: Managing and maintaining Debtors Ledger for the Nursing Homes allocated to you.Reconciliation of Debtors accounts.Preparation of monthly invoices to customers and clients.Issuing of monthly statements.Reconciling and verification of Customer statements.Arranging timely payment of invoices from Customers.Processing of monthly Direct Debit files in a timely manner to aid collection of balances due.Issuing refunds to residents\their families as and when required.Assisting in the reconciliation of the bank accounts for each home allocated to you.Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts ensuring accuracy of the financial data produced. Ensuring compliance with company policies and control procedures.Coordinating incoming and outgoing mail and responding to same promptly.Support the administrators in the homes with dealing with Customer queries.Reconciliation of accounts and issuing statements to the residents.Qualifications and Experience·        Be a qualified Accounting Technician or be on a path to an alternative accounting qualification·        At least 2 years of practical experience·        Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with people – Developing good working relationships with the homes is key·        Strong IT Skills (Excel), experience with Exchequer an advantage·        Exposure to Payroll systems an advantage·        Understanding and empathetic approach to families of residents is essential in this role.