Accounts Receivable Manager
Evergreen Care Group has grown rapidly to have 12 nursing homes under management. We are recruiting a Accounts Receivable Manager to join our Support Office Team as we move to centralise some functions.
The role is based in Dunboyne, reporting to the Group Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity with plenty of career growth potential.
This role will suit an experienced Accounts Receivable Professional with management and leadership experience within a fast-paced AR environment looking to join a growing finance team.
About the role
Duties & Responsibilities
Full end-to-end AR management
Manage the accounts receivable team including onboarding, training, performance management and development
Deliver a reduction in resident debtor balances
Provide support, training, guidance and direction to the AR team, setting objectives and targets
Support process improvement in relation to AR including invoicing automation and enhanced system selection
Oversee the invoice processing function for the Group
Invoice HSE regarding Fair-deal, interim funding, respites for all residents.
Liaise with HSE regarding residents funding.
Invoice residents for private contribution of nursing home fees.
Liaise with families regarding resident’s finances to obtain in advance payments
Liaise with Sage advocacy regarding resident’s finances.
Liaise with Solicitors where necessary to obtain payments
Administer Client Account – Residents Finances.
Manage the aged debtor reporting and monthly management review
Assist with year-end audit.
Other ad hoc duties.
Experience & Qualifications:
Strong team management experience within accounts receivable.
Excellent communication skills and empathic approach to sensitive residents/debtors.
Driven, adaptable and willing to bring confidence and enthusiasm to team members.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an AR role, with multi-site experience in hotel, nursing home or similar.
Business / Accounting qualification or equivalent.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
Experience processing high volume AR.
Strong systems skills - Sage 50 accounts or similar
Excel skills, including VLOOKUP’s, Mail Merge and Pivots etc. are essential
Excellent communication skills and problem-solving ability.
The role is expected to evolve over time. Flexibility is required as changes or alterations to the role may occur, after appropriate notice and training are given. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed periodically with the Group Accountant. Some travel to units periodically may be required.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Benefits:
On-site parking
Employee Assistance programme
Staff social activities
Bike to work scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
Summerhill Road, Dunboyne, CO. Meath: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
The successful applicant may be required to travel to Evergreen Care NH sites on occasion however this expensed at agreed mileage rates.
Education:
Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
Accounts receivable: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
What you will need
Required criteria
- 3 to 5 years’ experience working in a busy account’s role looking after multiple companies with a high volume of transactions.
- Must have hotel, nursing home or similar multi-site experience
- Good Excel and Word skills
- Must demonstrate a high level of accuracy, maintain attention to detail while adhering to strict deadlines
- Excellent Communication skills
Evergreen Care
Evergreen Care offers a fresh perspective in nursing home care in the heart of Ireland’s communities. We currently have 12 homes in our group – all centered on creating a kind, caring and happy community for every resident in our care. We offer many different types of care depending on individual needs – whether it’s a short stay to recover from an illness or a more long-term decision to make a new home with us. We understand the decision to move from your own home is an important one for you and your loved ones. Our specialist care team are here to offer guidance and support to make the transition a smooth and happy one.
To deliver our level of excellence in care, we need amazing people. From managers, nurses and carers to administration, housekeeping and catering, each person plays a vital role in our Evergreen Care community. It’s not just their specialist skills, experience and extraordinary commitment that makes our people special but also their kind and compassionate nature. More than a job, a career with Evergreen Care means you become part of a special community where you can make a real difference to the lives of our residents every day.