Accounts Receivable Specialist

Downey Osborne is partnering with a well-established and highly respected property firm to recruit an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance team. What's on Offer Company bonus scheme Company pension scheme Enhanced pension contributions after qualifying service Study and professional development support Life assurance Serious illness cover Generous annual leave and additional company holidays Additional loyalty leave after qualifying service About You AAT qualified, equivalent accounting qualification, or qualified by experience At least 5 years' experience in a similar Accounts Receivable or Credit Control role Proven experience managing a high-volume portfolio of debtor accounts Strong understanding of the full Accounts Receivable and Credit Control cycle Confident using Excel to analyse and interpret financial data Excellent reconciliation and payment allocation skills Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload Confident dealing with a large number of clients, customers and internal stakeholders Strong verbal and written communication skills Previous experience within the property sector would be advantageous but is not essential About Your New Role Always Manage a high-volume portfolio of debtor accounts Take responsibility for the timely collection of outstanding rent, service charges, insurance and other payments Post and allocate incoming payments accurately Complete regular debtor account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of collection activity Ensure customer account information and contact details are kept up to date Monitor outstanding balances and escalate collection issues where required Work in line with company credit policies, procedures and internal controls Often Complete daily banking and payment reconciliations Deal with customer and client queries by telephone, email and correspondence Provide invoices and statements of account where required Liaise with internal teams to resolve arrears, short payments, suspense items and unallocated cash Assist with month-end finance processes and reconciliations Maintain clear and accurate credit control notes Review outstanding debt with relevant internal stakeholders and agree appropriate actions Assist with client and management reporting Occasionally Recommend and monitor appropriate payment plans for outstanding balances Support ad hoc reporting and financial analysis Assist with audit requests and documentation Contribute to improvements across Accounts Receivable and Credit Control processes Support wider finance projects and other duties as required Never Compromise on accuracy or financial controls Consider an "IOU" scribbled on a napkin as settled debt TPBN1_NI