Overview

Billing Associate

Circle Business Services - Cheadle

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £25,206.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Circle Business Services is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Billing Associate to join their team of staff.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties Of This Role Include

• Produce accurate and timely invoices for patients, consultants, insurers and NHS organisations in accordance with contractual agreements and organisational policies.
• Ensure invoices are processed correctly, applying agreed charging structures, tariffs and billing rules.
• Review and verify billing information to ensure accuracy before invoices are issued.
• Process invoice amendments, adjustments and credit notes where appropriate.
• Monitor billing activities to ensure service level agreements and billing deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Support accurate revenue recognition through timely and compliant billing processes.

Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria

• Experience working in a finance, billing, accounts receivable, customer service or business services environment.
• Experience working with stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to manage queries professionally and effectively.
• Good technology skills, including experience using financial systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Ability to manage workload effectively, prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Good numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working within healthcare, private healthcare or NHS finance environments.
• Knowledge of healthcare billing processes, NHS contracts or private medical insurance billing.
• Experience using financial management or patient administration systems.
• Understanding of invoice production, exception reporting and query resolution processes.
• Knowledge of data protection, confidentiality and financial governance requirements.
• Experience supporting process improvement or finance transformation initiatives.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including basic reporting and data analysis.