Accounting Coordinator - Accounts Receivable

CHC Helicopters; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CHC Group Ltd. in Aberdeen, UK is seeking an Accounts Coordinator (Accounts Receivable) on a fixed-term contract to join our Finance team.

The ideal candidate has around 2–3 years of finance experience, especially in invoicing and credit control, and enjoys working with customers to keep processes running smoothly. Reporting to the Accounts Receivable Supervisor, you’ll manage invoicing and credit control across UK and Netherlands operations, ensure accurate billing, monitor outstanding

Qualifications

• Finance experience including Accounts Receivable and invoicing.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise deadlines.
• Confident communication with customers.
• Ability to interpret contractual billing terms.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.
• Experience with M3 ERP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue sales invoices in accordance with contractual terms and deadlines.
• Process flying-hour charges, costs, and third-party expenses.
• Manage aged debt and credit control activities.
• Maintain invoicing records in the M3 finance system.
• Respond to customer invoicing queries and resolve discrepancies.
• Liaise with customers, Commercial, and Client Relations for accurate billing.
• Prepare debtor reports and support month-end financial reporting.
• Support AR activities for Netherlands operations, including Den Helder AR inbox.
• Prioritise workload to meet deadlines and support ad hoc reporting.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Contract terms interpretation

Excel

Independent worker

Education

HNC in Accounting

Tools

M3 ERP

Job description

Reach Beyond!

CHC provides unmatched helicopter services that enable our customers to reach beyond – to work in remote and challenging destinations that limit others – and come home safely. We are dedicated to our purpose of getting our customers where they need to be, when they need to be there, anywhere in the world – safely and reliably. All you have to do is get on board!

At CHC, we pride ourselves on our values and culture:Accountability: Take pride and ownership of our actions and results.Collaboration: Working together with transparency and trust to drive continuous improvement.Care: Creating a safe and sustainable environment for all.Integrity: Doing what's right and fostering a culture of respect.Excellence: Prioritizing quality services and setting industry standards.

Role Summary

Accounts Co-ordinator (Accounts Receivable)

Aberdeen, UK | Fixed-Term Contract

We're looking for an Accounts Coordinator to join our Finance team in Aberdeen.

This is a great opportunity for someone with around 2–3 years' finance experience, particularly in Accounts Receivable, who enjoys working with customers, managing invoicing, and keeping things running smoothly.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Accounts Receivable Supervisor, you'll play an important role in managing invoicing and credit control activities across our UK and Netherlands operations.

You'll be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely invoicing, monitoring outstanding debt, resolving customer queries, and working closely with our Commercial and Client Relations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue accurate sales invoices in accordance with contractual terms and agreed deadlines.
• Process flying-hour charges, associated costs, and third-party expenses.
• Manage aged debt and credit control activities, following up on overdue payments.
• Maintain accurate invoicing records within our M3 finance system.
• Respond to customer invoicing queries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Liaise with customers, Commercial, and Client Relations teams to ensure accurate billing.
• Prepare debtor reports and support month-end financial reporting.
• Support Accounts Receivable activities for our Netherlands operations, including managing the Den Helder AR inbox.
• Manage and prioritise your workload to meet financial deadlines, supporting ad hoc reporting and projects as required.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

What You'll Bring

Essential experience and skills

• Previous finance experience, ideally including Accounts Receivable, invoicing, or credit control.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Confident communication skills and a professional approach to dealing with customers.
• Ability to interpret contractual information and apply agreed billing terms.
• Competence in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting or finance systems.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team.

Desirable

• HNC in Accounting or an equivalent finance qualification.
• Previous experience using M3 or a similar ERP system.

Eligibility

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and meet any clearance requirements relevant to the role.

Our Values

Our values guide everything we do:

• We take ownership and deliver on our commitments.
• We work together across boundaries to achieve shared goals.
• We support and respect each other and our communities.
• We act with honesty, transparency, and accountability.
• We strive for the highest standards in everything we do.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.

Recruitment Process

We may commence interviews or close applications prior to the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We therefore encourage applicants to apply as early as possible.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us following the closing date, please consider that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest and wish you every success in your future career endeavours.

Recruitment Agencies

We manage this vacancy directly and do not engage recruitment agencies for this role.

We kindly request that agencies do not contact us in relation to this position or submit unsolicited candidate CVs. Any CVs submitted without prior written agreement will be treated as direct applications, and no agency fees will be payable. Thank you for your understanding.