Job Category: FINANCE

Accounts Assistant – Receivables

Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance team. This is a varied position with a strong focus on accounts receivable, credit control, banking and reconciliations, while also providing exposure to wider finance and month-end activities.
The successful candidate will be commercially aware, highly organised and comfortable working in a busy environment where accuracy, deadlines and attention to detail are essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Receivable professional, Credit Controller or Accounts Assistant looking to develop their experience within a broad finance role.

Core Duties

• Manage daily banking activities and ensure transactions are accurately recorded.
• Complete bank, cash and ledger reconciliations.
• Process and allocate customer receipts, ensuring accounts are maintained accurately.
• Raise customer invoices, statements and credit notes as required.
• Take ownership of credit control and the timely collection of outstanding customer balances.
• Follow up overdue accounts, resolve payment queries and agree repayment arrangements where appropriate.
• Maintain regular contact with customers to ensure invoices are clear for payment.
• Investigate and resolve customer and internal account queries.
• Prepare weekly debtor reports and provide accurate financial information to internal departments.
• Assist with month-end reporting, reconciliations and associated finance procedures.
• Submit monthly ROS returns, including PAYE, VAT, RCT, Intrastat and VIES
• Assist with year-end audit requirements.
• Provide support across the wider finance function, including cover for Accounts Payable and payroll when required.

Desired Attributes

• Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable, Credit Control or Accounts Assistant role.
• Strong understanding of credit control, collections, invoicing, banking and reconciliations.
• Experience using an accounting package; Sage 200 experience would be an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach with the ability to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.
• Professional, reliable and discreet when handling confidential financial information.
• Positive team player who is willing to support the wider finance function.
• Experience within a manufacturing or commercial environment would be advantageous.

Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is a varied Accounts Receivable position offering the opportunity to take ownership of a key area of the finance function while gaining exposure to banking, credit control, reconciliations, reporting and month-end processes.
If you are an experienced Accounts Receivable professional looking for your next career move, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Why Choose Clark as your Trusted Recruitment Partner?

• Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities for all.
• Supportive Experienced Recruiters: Finding the right position for the right person matters to us. We're here to help you source the best career opportunity.
• Personalised Assistance: From start to finish, we're committed to making your job search journey as smooth as possible.

Ready to Begin? Apply now.
INDCLA