Job Description
Your new company
A well-established and growing organisation is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join their finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a busy team and make an immediate impact in a supportive, office-based environment.
Your new role
As an Accounts Receivable Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day sales ledger function, ensuring customer accounts are maintained accurately and efficiently. Your duties will include:
- Allocating customer payments
- Raising and processing invoices
- Supporting credit control activities
- Resolving customer account queries and discrepancies
- Raising credit notes
- Problem-solving and investigating transactional issues
- Providing support to the Purchase Ledger team
- Reconciling supplier statements
- Assisting with other ad hoc finance duties as required
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience within an Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger role
- Experience of allocating cash and invoicing
- Knowledge of credit control processes
- Ideally some Purchase Ledger experience, including statement reconciliations
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Available to start immediately or at short notice
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary of £28,000 - £30,000
- 6-month fixed-term contract
- Immediate start opportunity
- Full-time, office-based position
- Supportive and collaborative finance team
- Valuable experience within a busy finance function
- Potential opportunity to extend
What you need to do now
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Accounts Receivable Assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
As a Senior Finance Manager in our well-established machinery sector company, you will thrive in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and contributions. We offer a competitive salary of up to £55,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to work closely with senior leadership, ensuring your role is both impactful and rewarding. With a focus on employee growth and autonomy, this position provides a unique opportunity to influence financial and operational decision-making within a dynamic SME setting.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
