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Head of Business Administration & Accounts Receivable

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
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Location
Salary
£64,156 - £71,148 pa inclusive
Profession
Administrative and IT
Grade
Band 8
Deadline
18 Feb 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
04 Feb 2026

Job overview

We are recruiting  for an analytical and detail-orientated individual who will be responsible for overseeing the Private Care accounts receivable function.

You will be a commercially focused strategic thinker, organized and resilient under pressure and demonstrate a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.

You will have proven experience managing accounts receivable functions and will be an expert in AR (accounts receivable) processes, including billing, collections, credit management and private healthcare finance.

You will have demonstrable experience in improving working capital and developing the skills and abilities of the teams you have led.

Please note this role is office based.

Main duties of the job

  • Overseeing the accounts receivable process to ensure timely and accurate invoicing and collections. Identifying and driving improvements in working capital.
  • Implementing KPIs and performance metrics.
  • Monitoring and reconciling accounts receivable balances to maintain ledger accuracy and compliance.
  • Overseeing month-end and year-end close processes related to accounts receivable.
  • Providing insights and recommendations to senior management based on financial data analysis.
  • Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and Trust policies.
  • Collaborating across finance, commercial, and operational teams.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.