Accounts Receivable Senior
*Location: London
*Job Type: Full-time
*Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Join our Finance team as an Accounts Receivable Senior, a crucial role that supports the financial health of our company. This position focuses on managing receivables, accurate invoicing, and timely cash collection, and offers exposure to the broader Finance function. If you are enthusiastic, highly organised, and detail-oriented, this role is for you.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Invoice Management: Generate and issue accurate invoices to clients, ensuring compliance with company policies.
*Payment Processing: Monitor incoming payments and apply receipts to customer accounts accurately.
*Account Reconciliation: Ensure all payments are accounted for, posted correctly, and allocated against outstanding invoices.
*Sales Executive Communication: Proactively communicate with sales executives about invoice payment statuses and account discrepancies, aiming to resolve billing issues promptly.
*Customer Communication: Engage with customers regarding invoices, payment statuses, and account queries, ensuring concerns are addressed promptly to support timely payments and maintain positive relationships.
*Aging Reports: Prepare and manage Accounts Receivable aging reports, outlining actions in accordance with company policy.
*Account Closures: Handle the financial aspects of customer account closures, including final invoicing and settlement of balances.
*Process Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy in Accounts Receivable operations.
*Finance Team Inbox Management: Oversee the Zendesk finance inbox, allocating tasks and responding to finance-related queries.
*Pricing Submissions Management: Process pricing submissions after ensuring necessary approvals, implementing pricing changes accurately and promptly.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Education: Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; accounting qualification is preferred.
*Experience: At least 2 years in Accounts Receivable, credit control, or a similar finance role with a solid understanding of accounting principles.
*Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office products, with experience in accounting software.
*Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional approach to internal and external interactions.
*Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
*Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to resolve issues efficiently.
Benefits:
*25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra day off for your birthday.
*Holiday loyalty scheme and life insurance.
*Work abroad scheme and enrolment into our pension scheme via salary exchange.
*Access to financial education, planning, and coaching platform.
*Membership with a Healthcare platform offering cash back on health services and access to additional resources.
*Salary exchange for nursery fees and enhanced parental leave.
*Cycle to work scheme and Season Ticket Loan scheme for travel.
*Participation in the annual discretionary bonus scheme (post-probation).
*Comprehensive career development and progression opportunities.
*Regular company events and a strong focus on diversity and inclusion.