Accounts Receivable

Innovate Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance department on a temporary basis. The role includes managing customer accounts, processing payments, and utilising Microsoft Dynamics to maintain receivables. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and experience in a finance role. This position is critical to ensuring accurate financial processes and timely customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or similar finance role is necessary.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Dynamics for invoicing and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee customer account activities and ensure invoices are issued accurately.
• Manage incoming payments and perform regular account reconciliations.
• Utilise Microsoft Dynamics to maintain receivables records and generate reports.
• Proactively follow up on overdue accounts.

Skills

Accounts receivable experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics

Understanding of payment processing

Competency in Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is currently looking for a skilled Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance department on a temporary basis. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who is confident in managing receivables and highly proficient with Microsoft Dynamics. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-moving environment, ensuring all financial records and processes are maintained to the highest standard.

Primary Duties:

• Oversee customer account activities, ensuring invoices are issued accurately and on time.

• Manage incoming payments, ensuring proper allocation and performing regular account reconciliations.

• Utilise Microsoft Dynamics to maintain up-to-date records of receivables, monitor balances, and generate financial reports.

• Proactively follow up on overdue accounts and assist in reducing aged debt.

• Maintain and organise financial documents in compliance with internal policies.

• Provide support during month-end closing activities and assist colleagues within the finance team as needed.

• Handle customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

• Carry out general financial admin tasks and support with ad-hoc reporting.

Key Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or a similar finance role.

• Mandatory: Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics comfortable using the system for invoicing, allocations, and reporting.

• Solid understanding of payment processing, cash allocation, and debt recovery procedures.

• Competency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.

• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines independently.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.