Accounts Receivable Lead

Accounts Receivable Lead

• Annual Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
• Location: Hybrid (2 days from home, 3 days in the office)
• Job Type: Full-time (38 hours per week)

We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Accounts Receivable Lead to our client's team on a full-time permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone who is thoroughly knowledgeable with accounting systems and procedures and has a strong track record in managing accounts receivable processes.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working – 2 days from home and 3 days from the office.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• 5% profit-sharing bonus.
• Pension scheme – 6% employer contribution & 4% employee contribution.
• 4 x salary life insurance.
• Health cash plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Responsibilities:

• Be thoroughly knowledgeable with the company’s accounting systems and procedures.
• Operate competently with computerised equipment and associated programs in the department.
• Work collaboratively with the wider business to ensure timely customer payments.
• Manage AR collections for European entities.
• Proactively chase overdue debts to achieve agreed KPI targets.
• Reconcile customer accounts and support customer AP teams with their exercises.
• Provide weekly AR reports and commentary on overdue debts.
• Monitor the AR email address and respond promptly to customer queries.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Assist in customer credit applications by checking credit worthiness.
• Carry out any other ancillary duties connected with the department as requested, including standing in for any absentees.

Specification:

• At least 5 years of demonstrable experience in nominal ledger management.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles.
• Experience with SAP, MS Dynamics, is beneficial but not essential.
• Proficiency in Excel.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.