Accounts Receivable Specialist

My client is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its finance team. The role focuses on customer accounts, credit control and timely cash collection, alongside supporting bank reconciliations, journals and month-end activities.
This position will suit a hands-on finance professional who enjoys taking ownership of customer accounts, investigating discrepancies and working closely with customers and colleagues to resolve queries.

Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable & Credit Control

Prepare and issue customer invoices, credit notes and statements, ensuring accuracy and supporting documentation.
Monitor aged debtors and actively follow up overdue balances by telephone and email, recording payment commitments and escalating disputed or overdue accounts.
Allocate customer receipts, obtain remittance advice and investigate unallocated or short payments.
Reconcile customer accounts, including RCT deductions and retention balances where applicable.
Resolve billing and payment queries with customers and internal teams.
Prepare debtor reports and expected receipts updates to support cash-flow planning.

Post bank transactions and complete bank reconciliations, investigating discrepancies promptly.
Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments and corrections.
Support month-end close, nominal ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, and management accounts schedules.
Maintain accurate financial records, improve processes and provide support across the finance team as required.

Essential Skills & Experience

At least three years’ relevant experience in accounts receivable, credit control or a broader accounts role, with hands-on responsibility for customer accounts and collections.
Practical experience in bank reconciliations, journal posting and month-end accounting.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel, including lookups, filtering and data reconciliation.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve queries.
Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner, balancing firm credit control with positive customer relationships.
Strong organisation, time management and prioritisation skills.
Ability to work independently, take ownership and maintain confidentiality within a small team.

Desirable

Experience using Sage 50 Accounts.
Construction-sector experience, particularly payment applications, retentions and account reconciliations.
Knowledge of RCT deductions and construction VAT reverse charge invoicing.
Accounting Technician qualification or equivalent.
Exposure to accounts payable, cash-flow reporting or finance process improvements.

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