We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Assistant to join our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong interest in finance to grow their career while playing a key role in supporting the smooth running of our receivables function.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage accounts receivable activities, including payment processing, refunds, remittances, vehicle exchanges, customer receipts, credit notes, and cash allocations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
- Monitor debtor balances, follow up on outstanding debt, and support debt recovery activities.
- Reconcile Accounts Receivable, bank transactions, balance sheet accounts, and other financial records, ensuring accurate posting and allocation.
- Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, overpayments, unidentified receipts, and customer account queries.
- Liaise with sales sites and internal departments to resolve financial queries and account discrepancies.
- Maintain and reconcile trade debtor, finance house, and cashbook accounts, monitor aged debt, recover outstanding balances, and support month-end processes, reporting, and account reconciliations.
- Support month-end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and external audit requirements.
- Ensure the accuracy of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ledgers, maintaining financial integrity.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and provide support to the wider finance team as required.
- Provide support to the wider finance team when required.
Skills & Experience:
You’ll thrive in this role if you have:
- Previous experience in an accounts receivable or similar finance role is desirable.
- Strong data entry skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy and an understanding of Excel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment.
- Team player with a proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
Full time, office based role ( 09:00-17:00 flexibility available)
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £27,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
