Accounts Receivable Specialist

Our client is a growing SME business who are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their small but busy finance team on a full-time basis. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail, a proactive approach, and excellent communication skills to join a growing organisation.

Job Title Accounts Receivable Specialist

Term Permanent

Location Fleet

Salary £32,000 p.a

Reference no 15864

Accounts Receivable Specialist– Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Hybrid working
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Private medical scheme (50% employer contribution)
• Death in Service benefit (4x salary)
• Health cash plan scheme
• Income protection (up to 50% of salary for 2 years in the event of long-term illness)

Accounts Receivable Specialist- About the Role

As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you’ll play a key role in managing the sales ledger function, ensuring customer loans are accurately recorded, payments are processed on time, and statements are issued efficiently. You’ll be central to maintaining accurate financial records, supporting cash flow, and ensuring reliable financial reporting. Key responsibilities:

• Maintain the sales ledger: entering deployed loans and monthly direct debit collections
• Allocate customer receipts and reconcile sales & collections with the accounting system
• Process bank interest rate changes and issue timely customer statements
• Prepare returns of DD collections and funding requests for deployed loans
• Manage intercompany balances and process management fee invoices
• Assist with VAT returns, monthly journals, and ad-hoc financial reporting
• Act as a backup for the Senior Bookkeeper and support system developments

Accounts Receivable Specialist key skills and qualifications:

• AAT Level 3 qualified (or equivalent) or QBE
• 3+ years’ bookkeeping or accounts receivable experience
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Able to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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