Accounts Receivable

Posted 01 February 2019
Salary £30000 - £35000 per annum + Benefits
Location
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceATB_036_1549023109
Contact NameAshleigh Bowman

Job description

My Client a leading Retail business based in the City is looking for an Accounts Receivable to join their head office team.

Responsibilities

  • Reviewing and approving new jobs ready for billing and costs and managing these throughout the process, to completion
  • Using portals and other means to ensure clients receive their invoices in good time and in line with agreed processes
  • Adhering to system-based workflows and standard departmental processes
  • Finding efficient working practices to ensure key deadlines are consistently met
  • Acquiring an understanding audit requirement and ensuring all departmental processes are consistently adhered to
  • Preparing audit packs as required
  • Reviewing the open jobs report and acting to reduce all work in progress (WIP)
  • Working collaboratively with the credit control team to resolve queries and ensure prompt payment from our suppliers
  • Creating guides and process documents, so that work can be covered by others in the team as required
  • Extracting and analysing data to identify trends, risks and opportunities
  • Providing data and reports to the business, working with them to identify and implement appropriate actions in response
  • Running ad hoc reports for colleagues within the Finance department

The successful candidate will:

  • Have a minimum of 2 years' experience within an Accounts Receivable role
  • Have an understanding of revenue recognition processes
  • Be degree educated (2:1 or above)
  • Have strong communications skills
  • Have the desire and ability to work within a fast-paced environment