Accounts Receivable Assistant

Do you enjoy working in a customer centred environment? If you do, then you might be really well-suited to this Accounts Receivable Assistant role.

This role sits within the Accounts Receivable and Procure to Pay team who are part of the Business Administration Service and are responsible for the raising of all customer invoices and the payment of suppliers for goods, works and services. As an Accounts Receivable Assistant you will be responsible for raising customer invoices, dealing with customer queries, collecting outstanding invoices and allocating payments.

Our goals within the Accounts Receivable Team are to reduce outstanding debt position, improve the customer experience, increase the number of invoices paid by direct debit and improved reporting and monitoring.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is customer centred with communication skills
• Has numeracy skills with experience of Microsoft office
• Has the ability to manage tight deadlines with an adaptable and flexible approach

If this sounds like the job for you then we can offer you a flexible and agile working pattern with a hybrid of office and home working within a committed team.

Please download the job description and person specification for more information.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a supporting statement. We will be using your supporting statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page  and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will be conducted in person at County Hall, Lewes on Monday 17 August 2026

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

To arrange an informal discussion or if you have any questions about the role please contact Sarah Pook, Accounts Receivable Team Leader at [email protected]

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

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