Accounts Receivable Specialist, Blue Light Card
6 Month Fixed Term Contract
+ Annual company bonus scheme – linked to both company and individual performance
1-2 days a week in office (Holborn, London)
Scaling tech business offering market leading benefits
Posted today
Scaling tech business offering market leading benefits
201-500 employees
Posted today
+ Annual company bonus scheme – linked to both company and individual performance
1-2 days a week in office (Holborn, London)
201-500 employees
Company mission
To become the destination of choice for the Blue Light community, by providing access to unrivalled savings and unique member experiences via our mobile app and website.
Role
Who you are
- Solid, hands-on experience within an Accounts Receivable or Sales Ledger environment, with the confidence to manage competing priorities and work with a good degree of independence
- Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs and XLOOKUPs used comfortably in day-to-day work, alongside familiarity with finance systems
- A track record of investigating complex variances and discrepancies, applying sound judgement to determine the right course of action rather than waiting to be directed
- Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build trusted working relationships across teams and influence stakeholders to reach the best outcome
- A proactive, improvement-focused approach, with genuine interest in identifying better ways of working and contributing ideas that make a practical difference
- Experience across both B2B and retail or ecommerce environments is desirable but not essential; experience with Dynamics 365 / Business Central and curiosity about AI and automation as tools for improvement would also be a welcome addition
What the job involves
- The Finance team at Blue Light Card is investing in the tools, processes and people needed to support the business as it scales, and this Accounts Receivable Specialist sits right at the heart of that work
- Reporting to the Ledger Manager, you’ll be joining our growing team for an initial six-month fixed-term contract providing experienced, hands-on AR support across reconciliations, cash and receipt management, and debt recovery, and supporting the wider team with process improvement and automation
- It's a role with genuine scope to contribute ideas, work across teams including FP&A, Data, Partnerships and Member Operations, and make a lasting difference to the way the function operates
- Deliver period-end reconciliations across shopping card, cinema and affiliate revenue streams, ensuring accuracy, completeness and strong financial controls throughout
- Investigate discrepancies across affiliate platforms and Business Central, identifying root causes and recommending practical resolutions where multiple factors are at play
- Manage cashbook postings, receipt allocation and Business Central approvals, applying judgement to identify and resolve anomalies before processing
- Oversee debt recovery activities, adapting collection approaches to reflect commercial context and financial risk, and escalating complex or sensitive accounts with clear rationale
- Produce AR reporting and commentary that surfaces key trends, risks and outstanding issues, supporting informed decision-making across the team
- Build collaborative relationships with Finance, Member Services, Partnerships and external partners to resolve queries and maintain effective day-to-day delivery
- Identify and recommend improvements to reconciliation and AR processes, contributing to changes that strengthen controls, improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Many essential workers, like those in the NHS and emergency services, often face financial strain due to the demanding nature of their jobs. Their tireless efforts leave little time for personal pursuits, and their salaries might not always reflect the sacrifices they make.
To tackle this problem, Blue Light Card has established partnerships with over 15,000 retailers, offering a wide array of savings and benefits that are not typically accessible to the general public. Through its discount card, members gain access to discounts both online and in various high street establishments, including retailers, restaurants, and cinemas across the UK.
With millions of registered members and a growing network of partner retailers, Blue Light Card is well-positioned to enhance its offerings and continue advocating for the recognition and appreciation of the dedicated individuals who serve society's most critical needs.
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Meet the team
8 people
Abi Munroe, Commercial Content Executive
Insights
Company
Company benefits
- Blue Light Card HQ: A great open-plan office space which includes free onsite parking, EV charging points, gym, kitchen areas, table tennis, pool table, TV and video games and free onsite refreshments & snacks
- Hybrid working: We promote hybrid working for all colleagues dependent on your role requirements. Flexible start and finish times are considered on an individual basis
- Annual leave: We offer an annual leave allowance of 25 days, plus the UK bank holidays. On top of this, everyone is entitled to an additional day off for their birthday, and a buy/sell holiday scheme
- Get involved: Colleagues can join our Culture Club which meets regularly to discuss and arrange events. There's also regular surveys so you can provide anonymous feedback on your experience. And yes, we do listen!
- Company bonus scheme: Every colleague is eligible to participate in our annual company bonus scheme. The scheme is based on overall company performance
- Group pension plan: We operate an auto-enrolment pension scheme via salary sacrifice, with employer NI savings reinvested into pensions.
- Your own Blue Light Card: You'll have exclusive access to your very own Blue Light Card, accessing thousands of discounts on the brands you love, both online and on the high street
- Life assurance: A benefit that we don't ever want to have to rely on, but having it gives peace of mind should the worst happen. All our colleagues are eligible for 4 x salary life assurance cover
- Sick pay: Company sick pay is payable from the first day of your sickness absence and is equal to your full basic salary if you have up to 4 weeks off sick
- Enhanced parental leave & time off for dependents: All colleagues are entitled to up to 52 weeks' maternity leave and 2 weeks paternity leave. We also offer up to 5 days paid leave for those last minute dependent related emergencies
- Gym: The physical and mental health of our colleagues is vital, so we have a state-of-the-art gym at our HQ, with shower and changing facilities (of course) and we run free HIIT and stretch classes each week
- Mental wellbeing: We deliver mental health awareness sessions and training for mental health first aiders. We run activities for Mental Health Awareness Week, such as on-site massage therapy and give hints and tips on how to look after your mental wellbeing
- Company funded private medical insurance: Following the successful completion of your probationary period, you'll be eligible to join the company's private medical insurance scheme
- Colleague assistance programme: Whatever's on your mind, whenever you need help, you can turn to the Legal & General colleague assistance programme which will be ready to provide confidential support 24/7
- Health cash plan: Get money back on the cost of everyday medical expenses. You'll receive an annual limit to claim back on expenditure such as the opticians, dental treatments, physiotherapy, prescription charges and much more
- Personal growth fund: All colleagues are eligible for our Personal Growth Fund of £450 per year. It could be spent on a course, a book, a workshop, a coaching session – whatever helps you build the skills and experiences that matter most to you.
Company HQ
Cossington, UK
Leadership
Alidad Moghaddam
(CEO)Alidad Moghaddam is a London-based tech CEO, VC & PE Operating Advisor, Board Member, and Investor. Their career spans start-ups, scale-ups, growth companies and large global enterprises.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Blue Light Card
- Blue Light Card is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We embrace uniqueness and understand that our diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger. We’re proud to have an inclusive environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level or race.
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