Accounts Executive in Lee-on-the-Solent

We are seeking a meticulous and responsible Accounts Receivable professional to manage daily financial transactions, GIRO administration, member accounts, credit-control follow-up and related Finance operations. The successful candidate will maintain accurate records, respond promptly to members and internal stakeholders, and contribute to month-end and audit requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle daily Accounts Receivable operations, including receipts, member accounts and payment allocations.
• Download and review daily bank statements and ensure transactions are posted accurately and promptly.
• Process cheque, Cash, NETS, internet-banking, bank-transfer and other receipts.
• Administer GIRO applications, maintain members’ banking records and process monthly GIRO collections.
• Follow up promptly on rejected GIRO deductions, unidentified receipts and outstanding payments.
• Perform daily POS interface processing and follow up on discrepancies with the F&B team.
• Prepare ad hoc invoices, Debit Notes and Credit Notes with complete supporting documentation.
• Prepare and monitor monthly AR ageing reports and follow up on overdue member accounts.
• Maintain collection action lists and escalated long outstanding or exceptional accounts to the Senior Accountant or Financial Controller.
• Maintain complete records for receipts, invoices, GIRO transactions and collection activities.
• Generate and check monthly Statements of Account and assist with statement distribution.
• Attend to members’ enquiries on payments, outstanding balances, statements and billing discrepancies.
• Investigate payment and billing disputes and coordinate with other departments where necessary.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documents for month-end closing, audit and management reporting.
• Perform other Finance and administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma in Accounting/Finance, LCCI or an equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years of relevant Accounts Receivable or accounting experience.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting systems.
• Experience with GIRO processing, online banking and POS-to-accounting interfaces would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated accuracy with numbers, attention to detail, and sound organizational and follow-up abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle member enquiries professionally and tactfully.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to handle confidential financial information responsibly.