Accounts Receivable Specialist
Based: Head Office (Office-based) | Full-time
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong credit control experience who enjoys building customer relationships while driving cash collection and supporting business performance.
You’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate customer accounts, improving cash flow, and ensuring a smooth invoicing and collections process.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing customer accounts, ensuring payments are allocated and reconciled accurately
- Proactively chasing outstanding debts and reducing aged receivables
- Investigating and resolving invoice queries with customers
- Producing weekly aged debtor reports and supporting cash flow forecasting
- Working closely with Operations and Contracts teams to resolve disputes
- Raising invoices and credit notes in line with company procedures
- Managing customer portals and responding to document requests
- Supporting month-end processes and bank reconciliations
- Setting up and maintaining automated debt collection reminders
- Liaising with external debt collection agencies where required
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Knowledge
- Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or Sales Ledger
- AAT qualification (or studying towards) preferred
- Experience using Sage 50 and Microsoft Excel
Skills
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
Personal Qualities
- Proactive and reliable with a positive attitude
- Confident working under pressure and managing priorities
- A team player with a willingness to learn and develop
What You’ll Get
- A supportive and collaborative finance team
- Opportunity to develop your skills and career
- Exposure to key financial processes and reporting
- A role where you can make a real impact on the business
- Option for healthcare after your six month probation
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Experience:
- Accounts receivable: 4 years (required)
Work Location: In person
