Full job descriptionAccounts Receivable Specialist
£30000
Permanent - Hybrid
Hemel Hempstead


We are seeking an experienced, motivated and focused candidate for a successful and well established construction business based in Hemel Hempstead. The successful candidate will work as an Accounts Receivable Specialist undertaking the below responsibilities:


Main Duties and Responsibilities:
*Ensure the timely and accurate generation of customer invoices and the efficient collection of receivables in line with project milestones and contractual terms.
*Support the Finance Shared Services team in managing high-volume receivables and cash allocations across multiple projects and service contracts.
*Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, project managers, and internal teams to resolve billing queries and ensure prompt payment.
*Ensure full compliance with company financial policies, industry regulations, and internal controls, particularly in relation to contract billing, retention, and variations.
Accountabilities:
*Accurately validate and process customer invoices and credit notes, ensuring completeness and correctness of billing data.

*Maintain strict adherence to company Service Level Agreements, credit control policies, and financial compliance standards.

*Work closely with Commercial and Finance teams to ensure timely and accurate cash application and resolution of discrepancies

*Support day-to-day receivables operations while contributing to ERP system activities and continuous process improvements

*Validate and process customer invoices and credit notes accurately.

*Resolve duplicates, discrepancies, and manage credit note issuance.

*Handle high-volume invoicing within SLAs and maintain audit-ready records.

*Respond promptly to customer and Commercial queries and manage shared mailboxes.

*Reconcile customer accounts and statements efficiently.

*Prepare AR reports (aged debt, cash collection) and monitor KPIs.

*Implement credit control measures to reduce overdue debt and bad risk.

*Apply payments accurately and maintain data integrity in ERP systems (SAP, COINS, Rental Result, Direct Device).

*Communicate effectively with internal teams and customers, escalating issues as needed.

*Work to strict deadlines and support ad hoc finance projects.

Key skills and knowledge
*Min 1-3 years of experience in an Accounts Receivable or similar Finance role, with hands-on experience in invoice processing, reconciliations, and customer management, billing, or credit control role, ideally within a project-based, construction, engineering, or services environment.
*Ideally studying towards an accounting qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA).
*Experience using ERP and finance systems such as SAP, COINS, Rental Result, Direct Device, or similar large finance platforms.

*Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyse data, reconcile accounts, and produce reports.

*Ability to prepare and interpret AR reports, including aged debt, cash collection, and KPI monitoring.

*High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial data entry and validation.

*Highly organised, methodical, and deadline-driven.

*Proactive and solution-focused, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
*Customer-focused approach while maintaining firm adherence to credit control policies.
*Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to support ERP changes, process improvements, and ad hoc finance projects.
*Professional, dependable, and able to maintain confidentiality at all times.





This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a successful construction business.


If you are interested in the role of Accounts Receivable Specialist please do not hesitate to apply today.
Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003