Job Description

Accounts Receivable Coordinator


Full Time - 12-month FTC / 37.50 Hours per week / Monday to Friday


Hybrid - Requirement to work in the Northampton office each week


Salary From: 24k


Experience in a similar role is needed for this role.

Closing Date: 8th August 2025

Purpose of Role:

The primary purpose of the role is the timely processing and allocation of all types of receipts to the correct ledgers provide excellent customer service when dealing with parent and nursery queries.

What We Can Offer You:

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

Flexible working and holiday entitlements 40% discounted childcare Annual awards gala Fantastic range of discounts on high street retailers, grocery stores, cinema tickets, holidays and more Wide range of wellbeing resources, supporting our teams for the ups and downs of daily life

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you'd be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We've also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing, Women, and Development.


Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Ensuring the timely processing of all types of receipts to the Accounts receivable system and financial ledger Ensuring the correct, timely allocation of all types of receipts to the correct parent ledger Proactively following up on unidentified items and ensure that the ledger is updated appropriately. Preparing bank reconciliations monthly in accordance with the month end timetable. Resolving reconciling items to ensure cleared in a timely manner. Liaising with Parents, and operational teams to deal with any issues, disputes, complaints, or queries always providing excellent customer service Reviewing and processing parent refunds ensuring that they are accurate and appropriately approved Supporting monthly invoicing and respond to direct debit queries timely to ensure they are accurate and complete before submission and collection Assisting with monthly Direct Debit amendments, ensuring that all adjustments are accurate, auditable, and submitted in a timely manner Ensuring financial controls are adhered to and any discrepancies are escalated to the Accounts Receivable Supervisor Provide support to all members of the team where needed Perform other tasks as required

Essential Experience:

Minimum of 2 years' experience working within a busy Accounts Receivable Team Previous experience within a customer service role Excellent written and verbal communication Preparing Bank and account reconciliations Detail oriented and solid understanding of general accounting procedures Used to working under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

Experience Desirable:

Knowledge of Workday is helpful but not essential. Intermediate Excel skills would be helpful but not essential

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English
Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS


We look forward to receiving your application!


If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.