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We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Accounts Receivable Assistant to join a leading company in the music merchandising industry. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across various finance functions, including Retail, Touring, and E-commerce accounting. As a key team member, you’ll work closely with multiple departments to support the financial operations of these diverse business areas.Why work for them:Our client fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment, where the team is made up of diverse individuals who work together to achieve success. They prioritize a fun, approachable culture that encourages strong relationships and teamwork at all levels. Experience working on tours and exposure to touring accounts is essential to ensure smooth financial operations.Key Responsibilities:
- Set up new customer accounts and verify details
- Conduct credit checks for new clients
- Generate and distribute customer statements
- Chase outstanding payments and resolve any related queries
- Reconcile bank accounts on a weekly basis
- Address and resolve customer inquiries efficiently
- Review, post, and dispatch draft retail invoices to customers
- Create and manage contra reports for select customers
- Reconcile and post quarterly contra balances
- Support the Tour Accountant with processing tour sales sheets during peak periods
- Handle band comps and process sales to the band
- Perform stock reconciliations and make necessary adjustments
- Manage tour recharge invoices
- Process invoices and credit notes for e-commerce
- Send invoices to customers promptly
- Reconcile stock and make necessary adjustments
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Prior experience in an Accounts Receivable role
- Hands-on experience with touring accounts
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
- Proactive with a problem-solving mindset
- Basic accounting qualifications (AAT or early stages of CIMA/ACCA)
- Experience with Xero
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)
- Experience posting accounting journals
- Knowledge of the music merchandising industry is a plus
