Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Title: Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist 

 (Permanent) 

Location: High Wycombe 

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000

Are you an experienced Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist looking for an exciting opportunity to join a reputable Construction company in  High Wycombe.

I am currently partnered with a Construction company that is a market leader. In order to support the continued growth of the business, they are now recruiting for a detail-oriented Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance department based in High Wycombe, 

A Senior Accounts Receivable specialist manages and oversees the accounts receivable process, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely collections, and strong customer relationships. This role includes reconciling accounts, resolving payment discrepancies, preparing ageing reports, and implementing credit control procedures to optimise cash flow.

Key Responsibilities for the Accounts Receivable Specialist :

• Lead and manage the accounts receivable function, ensuring timely invoicing, payment collections, and accurate record-keeping.

• Proactively handle aged debt, working closely with customers and internal departments to resolve issues.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external customers

• Provide essential admin support to the finance team, including filing, managing postage, and related tasks.

• Daily monitoring, reviewing, and actioning of all relevant email inboxes.

• Oversee the reconciliation of customer accounts, resolving discrepancies, and managing disputes in a professional and efficient manner.

• Collaborate closely with sales, customer service, and finance teams to resolve billing issues and ensure smooth payment processes.

• Prepare aging reports, monitor outstanding balances, and escalate delinquent accounts as needed.

• Implement and improve credit control procedures to optimise cash flow and minimise bad debt exposure.

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience in an accounts receivable role, with a focus on credit control and collections.

• Strong leadership abilities and a track record of mentoring or managing junior staff.

• Multi currency or Multisite

• Excellent analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software.

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to manage complex client relationships.

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and maintain a high level of customer service.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career within Finance and join a leading industrial Construction company  we want to hear from you!