Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable
- Monitor and manage the AR ledger, ensuring all outstanding balances are up to date
- Conduct regular debtor reviews and follow up on overdue accounts via phone and email
- Allocate and reconcile customer payments against invoices
- Prepare and distribute aged debtor reports to senior management
- Liaise with the sales team to resolve invoice queries and disputes
- Process credit notes and adjustments as required
Accounts Payable
- Process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding to cost centres and nominal accounts
- Perform matching of purchase orders and invoices
- Manage the AP ledger and maintain accurate supplier records
- Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs via BACS and other methods
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly
- Handle supplier queries and maintain positive vendor relationships
- Process staff expense claims in line with company policy
General Finance & Reporting
- Assist with month-end close activities, including balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare journals and accruals/prepayments relating to AR/AP as required
- Support the Financial Controller with VAT return preparation and submissions
- Contribute to year-end audit processes and provide documentation as requested
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and controls within the transactional finance function
- Assist with ad hoc finance projects and reporting as directed
Person Specification
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a dedicated AR/AP or transactional finance role
- Strong working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting principles
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or SAP)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data manipulation)
- Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of numerical accuracy
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Desirable Requirements
- Part-qualified or studying towards AAT
- Familiarity with automated AP/AR platforms
- Knowledge of VAT regulations and basic tax compliance in the UK
- Experience supporting external audit processes
Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
