Job Description
Accounts Receivable Officer
Reports to: Processing Manager
Working hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week. Working pattern to be agreed with the manager.
Location: Liverpool
The Purpose of Your Role
As an Accounts Receivable Officer, you will play an important role in ensuring income is accurately recorded and payments are collected in a timely manner. You will process debtor payments in line with company procedures and contribute to an effective debt collection process to support cash flow.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and process sales invoices and credit note requests, ensuring VAT has been correctly accounted for.
- Issue invoices to the relevant processing teams.
- Act as a key point of contact for credit control and ensure outstanding debts are chased promptly.
- Maintain accurate records of collection activity and customer correspondence.
- Ensure debtor receipts are correctly allocated and accounts are kept up to date.
- Follow up on missing remittances and payment information.
- Distribute monthly statements to debtors.
- Produce monthly KPI and aged debt reports, including commentary on variances and overdue debts.
- Manage shared finance mailboxes and respond to customer and internal queries.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure invoices and payments are accurately recorded.
- Support month-end processes, ensuring invoices and cash allocations are recorded within the correct accounting period.
- Provide financial information and supporting documentation for audits.
- Produce and maintain accurate working papers and financial reports.
- Review and update standard operating procedures relevant to the role.
- Provide additional financial information, reports and analysis as required.
- Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
- Maintain high standards of accuracy, confidentiality and customer service.
Experience & Skills
- AAT qualified, CICM part-qualified or equivalent experience is desirable.
- Good GCSE-level Maths and English or equivalent.
- 2+ years' experience in Accounts Receivable within a larger organisation.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Business Central is desirable.
- Advanced Excel knowledge is desirable.
- Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping is desirable.
- Experience producing financial reports for finance and non-finance colleagues.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage demanding deadlines.
- Confident communicating with customers, clients, auditors and operational managers.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Understanding of GDPR and the importance of handling sensitive financial information appropriately.
- Experience working within a busy finance environment while managing competing priorities.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering a high-quality service.
Key Attributes
- Professional and collaborative approach.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
- Proactive approach to identifying process improvements.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Commitment to continuous learning and development.
Accounts recievable officer in Liverpool employer: Adele Carr Recruitment Limited
Join a dynamic and expanding organisation on the Wirral, where you'll find a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With flexible hybrid working arrangements, enhanced benefits including health and life insurance, and a clear pathway for career progression, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to transition from practice to industry while gaining valuable exposure to senior leadership and commercial decision-making.
Contact Details:
Adele Carr Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
