Accounts Receivable Clerk

I am currently recruiting an Accounts Receivable Clerk for a Property Facility Management company based in Central London, close to Cannon Street station.

My client is a well-established company based in Central London. Due to recent rapid growth, they are now looking to hire an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their diverse team.

This is a permanent role with hybrid working 2-3 days in the office / working from home.

The Accounts Receivable Clerk plays a key role in maintaining the financial stability of the organisation by ensuring timely and accurate invoicing and effective management of accounts receivable. The postholder ensures that invoicing processes are efficient, customer accounts are well-managed, and outstanding debts are followed up in a professional and proactive manner. This role is essential in supporting cash flow, maintaining client relationships, and contributing to the organisation's overall financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, generate, and issue accurate sales invoices in a timely manner.
• Ensure all billing complies with customer agreements, contracts, and company policies.
• Liaise with relevant departments to resolve discrepancies or delays in invoicing.
• Monitor and maintain invoicing schedules and billing cycles.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes related to revenue and invoicing.
• Monitor customer accounts and ensure payments are received within agreed terms.
• Maintain debt position spreadsheet and keep accurate and up-to-date records of payment statuses and customer interactions.
• Proactively chase overdue payments by phone, email, and written correspondence.
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries and disputes promptly to avoid payment delays.
• Escalate problem debts to senior management as appropriate.
• Prepare regular reports on invoicing, cash collection, and aged debtors for internal review.
• Assist in audit processes by providing relevant documentation and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal controls.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in credit control or accounts receivable, with strong invoicing experience.
• Solid understanding of credit control procedures and basic accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite as well as financial software and systems; Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.
• Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.

Values and Behaviour

• We develop great people: We positively transform people's working lives, embracing change, sharing our expertise and knowledge.
• Everyone has a voice: We listen to our colleagues and customers, so that we can do the right thing.
• We're resilient: We combine an appetite for a challenge with the ability to adapt to fast-changing situations.
• We are accountable: We are all accountable for delivering professionally and generating our success.
• Be Self-Motivated: Able to take ownership and act decisively to solve problems, making your time count, to deliver incredible results.
• Be a Self-Starter: Self-manage including showing enthusiasm, initiative, being proactive and meeting deadlines.
• Offer great customer service: Build and create great working partnerships with internal and external individuals. Giving brave, bold service to set ourselves apart as a market leader.
• Build great relationships: Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbally. Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills, capable of communicating at various levels including meetings with customers, team members, suppliers and wider stakeholders.
• Drive to perform: Have positive energy, direction and focus to meet and surpass your objectives and assist the business by empowering it to achieve its financial goals.

The successful candidate will be paid between £28,000 to £30,000 per annum.