Accounts Receivable

Confidential; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities to develop finance and A

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to broad AR and credit控制

Job summary

Confidential, based near Peterborough, is seeking an organised Accounts Receivable Clerk for a hybrid role. You will help maintain cash flow, chase payments, and support the finance team.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, with strong communication skills and a proactive approach. Graduates are encouraged to apply; previous experience helpful but not essential. After probation, hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Proactive and organised approach to work
• Good problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Customer-focused mindset

Responsibilities

• Manage customer accounts and maintain accurate sales ledger records.
• Process customer payments and daily banking transactions.
• Allocate receipts and reconcile customer accounts.
• Raise invoices, recharges, and post journals.
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries and account discrepancies.
• Chase outstanding payments by phone and email professionally.
• Conduct credit checks and support credit account applications.
• Build relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Suggest improvements to finance processes and controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Problem solving

Teamwork

Customer focus

Job description

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Peterborough (Hybrid Working) Reporting to: Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Kickstart or Grow Your Finance Career!

Are you looking to build a successful career in finance? Whether you're an experienced Accounts Receivable professional or a recent graduate eager to break into accountancy, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We're looking for an organised, proactive, and detail-focused Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a friendly and supportive finance team. You'll play a key role in maintaining cash flow, building relationships with customers, and ensuring accounts are managed efficiently and accurately.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing customer accounts and maintaining accurate sales ledger records.


• Processing customer payments and daily banking transactions.


• Allocating receipts and reconciling customer accounts.


• Raising invoices, recharges, and posting journals.


• Investigating and resolving invoice queries and account discrepancies.


• Chasing outstanding payments via phone and email in a professional and customer-focused manner.


• Conducting credit checks and supporting credit account applications.


• Building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.


• Contributing ideas to improve finance processes and controls.

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills


• A proactive and organised approach to work


• Good problem-solving abilities


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Customer-focused mindset


• Previous finance or credit control experience is beneficial but not essential


• Graduates or candidates looking to start a career in finance and accountancy are encouraged to apply

What's In It For You?

• Hybrid working arrangement (after probation)


• Supportive and collaborative team environment


• Excellent opportunity to develop your finance and accounting skills


• Career progression opportunities


• Exposure to a broad range of accounts receivable and credit control responsibilities

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your skills, make a real impact, and grow your career within finance, we'd love to hear from you.

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to join a growing business and take the next step in your finance career!