Accounts Receivable Assistant

Accounts Receivable Associate – Maidenhead
Location: Maidenhead
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

We’re partnering with a leading organisation in the insurance sector to find a highly skilled Accounts Receivable Associate to join their dynamic team in Maidenhead. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a well-established company where your contributions will make a real impact.

As an Accounts Receivable Associate, you will be responsible for managing key financial transactions and supporting the wider finance function. This role plays a vital part in maintaining the accuracy and efficiency of the organisation’s accounting operations, particularly around insurance-related transactions.

• Process insurance-related transactions including premium receipts, claims payments, loss recoveries, and reinsurance outflows.

• Manage regular payment cycles, ensuring all disbursements are processed accurately and on time.

• Maintain and update the vendor database, ensuring data integrity and compliance with internal policies.

• Respond to internal and external queries related to financial transactions with professionalism and accuracy.

• Upload financial documentation to the OnBase system for recordkeeping and audit purposes.

• Prepare and process journal entries, ensuring proper documentation and alignment with accounting standards.

• Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies proactively.

• Support the finance team with various ad hoc accounting and administrative tasks as needed.

• Demonstrated experience in accounts receivable, preferably within a corporate or multinational environment.

• Solid understanding of accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.

• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines consistently.

• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of liaising with stakeholders at all levels.

• Confident working independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other core PC applications.

• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials is advantageous.

• Previous experience in the insurance industry is desirable, though not essential.