Accounts Receivable Senior

Overview of the role

This role is an established position within the Finance team and has become available following the continued growth of the company in recent years. The role will primarily focus on Accounts Receivable activities, including raising and issuing invoices, credit control, and supporting timely cash collection, while also providing exposure to the wider Finance function.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, highly organised, and detail orientated. The role will support the effective management of the company’s receivables by ensuring invoices are raised accurately, payments are collected on time, and records are maintained to a high standard. This position plays a key role in maintaining the company’s financial health through the accurate raising of invoices, effective management of receivables, reduction of outstanding debt, and improvement of overall cashflow.

• Invoice Management – Generate and issue invoices to clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policy.
• Payment Processing – Monitor incoming payments and apply receipts to customer accounts.
• Account Reconciliation – Reconcile the Accounts Receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for, posted correctly, and allocated against outstanding invoices.
• Sales Executive Communication – Proactively communicate with sales executives regarding invoice payment status and account discrepancies. Seek to resolve any billing issues promptly and professionally.
• Customer Communication – Communicate clearly and professionally with customers regarding invoices, payment status, and account queries, addressing concerns promptly to support timely payment and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Aging Reports – Prepare Accounts Receivable aging reports, detailing actions to be taken in line with company policy.
• Account Closures (Finance Responsibility) – Manage the financial aspects of customer account closures in line with company policy, including final invoicing, settlement of outstanding balances, processing of credits where applicable, and accurate closure of accounts within finance systems.
• Process Improvement – Identify and suggest process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in Accounts Receivable and account closure processes.
• Finance Team Inbox Management – Monitor the Zendesk finance inbox, allocating tasks to appropriate team members and responding to finance-related queries.
• Pricing Submissions Management – Review and process pricing submissions, ensuring required approvals have been obtained, and implement approved pricing and pricing changes accurately and in a timely manner.

• Education – A degree in Finance, Accounting or a numerical based subject, or has started an accounting qualification preferred.
• Experience - Minimum of 2 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, credit control, or a similar finance role with a solid understanding of debits, credits and double entry accounting.
• Technical Skills - A strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, other Microsoft Office products and experience with accounting software.
• Attention To Detail – Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Communication – Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional approach to internal and external correspondence.
• Time Management – Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem Solving – Analytical mindset with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team to solve problems efficiently.
• Team Dynamic - A collaborative approach to working with others and committed to an inclusive environment with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A true team player with a winning mentality and strong work ethic committed to continuous improvement and high performance.
• Adaptable, tenacious and flexible who can perform under pressure.

• 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and an extra day off for your birthday!
• Holiday loyalty scheme.
• Life Insurance.
• Work abroad scheme.
• Enrolment into our pension scheme, which…