Your new company
You will be joining a well-established and growing organisation operating within the Engineering sector. With a strong reputation and an international presence, the business continues to invest in its finance function, systems and operational processes to support future growth. Due to continued development within the finance team, an opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a collaborative finance function and play a key role in managing customer accounts, cash allocation and reconciliations.
Your new role
This is a varied Accounts Receivable position offering exposure to cash allocation, customer account management, reconciliations and process improvement activities within a busy finance environment. Working closely with colleagues across the wider finance team, you will help ensure customer payments are accurately processed, account balances are maintained and queries are resolved efficiently.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing customer payments and cash allocations
- Managing customer account reconciliations
- Monitoring and investigating unapplied cash and aged balances
- Allocating receipts and posting journals
- Resolving payment and allocation queries
- Supporting credit control and collections activities
- Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation
- Assisting with month-end reporting requirements
- Working closely with internal and external stakeholders
- Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and controls
- Supporting wider Accounts Receivable activities during peak periods
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience within an Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Cash Allocation or Finance Assistant role
- Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills
- Experience processing customer payments and allocations
- Good Microsoft Excel skills
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
- A proactive and organised approach
Desirable
- Experience within a Shared Service Centre environment
- Experience using ERP or finance systems
- Exposure to high-volume transactional finance
- Knowledge of month-end processes
- Experience supporting process improvement initiatives
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Exposure to a modern finance function
- Opportunity to support process improvement projects
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Career development opportunities
- Stable long-term opportunity within a growing organisation
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Accounts Receivable Officer in Cardiff employer: Confidential
As a leading employer in the data centre operations sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and accountability, while our commitment to safety and operational excellence ensures that you will be part of a team that values your contributions. With opportunities for international travel and the chance to lead critical operations across the EMEA region, this role provides a unique platform for impactful leadership and career advancement.
