An opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team. This role will primarily support the Accounts Receivable function, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of customer accounts, cash collection activities, and month-end requirements.
The successful candidate will be comfortable communicating with customers, resolving account queries, and supporting continuous improvement across finance processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively manage outstanding customer debt and contact customers regarding overdue payments.
- Investigate and resolve customer invoice and account queries.
- Raise and process customer invoices, credit notes, and related documentation.
- Process customer credit applications, ensuring internal procedures and documentation requirements are completed.
- Complete Accounts Receivable administration and reporting as required.
- Monitor customer credit limits and support risk management activities.
- Perform customer account and portal reconciliations.
- Support the implementation and improvement of Accounts Receivable processes and controls.
- Ensure month-end Accounts Receivable tasks are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
- Adhere to customer-specific billing and reporting requirements.
- Complete daily banking and payment verification activities.
- Provide wider support across the Finance team as required.
Skills & Experience
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Confident telephone manner with the ability to handle challenging conversations professionally.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines.
- Accountable, organised, and proactive approach to work.
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications
- Previous experience within Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or a similar finance role.
Performance Measures
- Achievement of weekly and monthly collection targets.
- Timely completion of daily and month-end tasks.
- Accurate processing of transactions and customer records.
- Effective resolution of customer queries and outstanding debts.
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Accounts Receivable Assistant in Bedford employer: Investigo
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