Accounts Receivable Assistant

Your new company

A well-established and growing organisation is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join their finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a busy team and make an immediate impact in a supportive, office-based environment.

Your new role

As an Accounts Receivable Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day sales ledger function, ensuring customer accounts are maintained accurately and efficiently. Your duties will include:

• Allocating customer payments
• Raising and processing invoices
• Supporting credit control activities
• Resolving customer account queries and discrepancies
• Raising credit notes
• Problem-solving and investigating transactional issues
• Providing support to the Purchase Ledger team
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Assisting with other ad hoc finance duties as required

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience within an Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger role
• Experience of allocating cash and invoicing
• Knowledge of credit control processes
• Ideally some Purchase Ledger experience, including statement reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Available to start immediately or at short notice

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary of £28,000 - £30,000
• 6-month fixed-term contract
• Immediate start opportunity
• Full-time, office-based position
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Valuable experience within a busy finance function
• Potential opportunity to extend

What you need to do now

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