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Accounts Receivable Assistant
- Location: Bristol, South West
- Job Type: Full-time, On-site
Leading Avonmouth business is looking for an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join their team. This role is essential for managing the production and processing of sales invoices, undertaking credit control duties, and ensuring accurate financial management to support the company's growth objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Raise and process sales invoices accurately and timely across multiple business areas.
- Populate and maintain finance databases relating to port operations.
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to collect relevant information for invoicing.
- Liaise with customers to resolve issues and manage credit control activities, including identification and resolution of overdue accounts.
- Reconcile customer accounts to maintain accurate financial records.
- Prepare the aged debt report and provide narratives on overdue debts.
- Monitor and administer finance function mailboxes.
- Support month-end and year-end financial processes.
- Assist the wider finance team as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience in an Accounts Receivable role is desirable but not essential.
- Understanding of basic accounting principles and accounts processes.
- Ability to identify and correct data errors.
- Strong attention to detail with good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Must be able to manage own workload, prioritise tasks, and adhere to deadlines.
- Adaptable and flexible, with a willingness to embrace change.
- A team player who can collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments.
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours.
- Study support available (up to Level 4 AAT) following successful completion of the probation period.
