Invoice to Cash Senior Associate (12 months FTC) in Cambridge

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Location: Cambridge, hybrid

Employment Type: Full Time

The job:

As a member of Shared Services, you will be part of a team responsible for performing day to day tasks within the Invoice to Cash function, Accounts Receivable as well as Month End Closing process and other specific accounting activities. Additional duties will be supporting the team lead where and when necessary. This is a critical role within the team as associates will see you as an immediate level of support in day to day activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Collecting customer payments through regular customer contact via email and telephone.
• Posting and allocating customer receipts.
• Maintaining records on customer conversations and commitments.
• Escalation of disputed debts to ensure they are promptly resolved.
• Verifying validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from business units and customers.
• Resolving collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, and credit.
• Corresponding to internal and external enquiries.
• Leading regular statement reviews as well as ledger reviews to ensure team efficiency.
• Assisting with month end activities such as preparation of accruals and KPI.
• Assisting other team members with cash calls, payment forecast and other reporting.
• Assisting Team Lead as necessary.
• Assisting in the training and development of other staff.
• Assisting in coordinating and guiding the team.
• Contributing to the management of AR’s relationship with key stakeholders.
• Adhering to process and account Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Making recommendations for how to improve processes and procedures.
• Minimising the need to handle exceptions.

Essential requirements:

• Experience within an accounts receivable environment.
• Good understanding of finance systems.
• Computer literacy, knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong sense of integrity; always does the right thing and encourages others to behave in the same way.
• Ability to perform in a time-pressured environment to meet deadlines.

Desired skills:

• Highly energetic and self-motivated; ability to work as an individual or as a team member.
• Project experience preferable but not essential.
• Flexibility to work shifts.

Benefits include:

• Flexible benefits fund.
• Emergency leave days.
• Adoption leave.
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Pension.
• Life cover.
• Private medical insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Education assistance program.

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

Hybrid working:

We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Hiring process:

Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

About AVEVA:

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.

We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy.

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, and credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.