Accounts Receivable

Anderson Clark; Hertford Heath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Full benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Anderson Clark in Hertfordshire is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to own the AR function within a growing group. You’ll manage invoicing, payments, reconciliations and client communications from the Buntingford office.

This role is fully office-based, offers a clear path to broaden responsibilities, and requires 3 years’ UK experience, strong numerical skills and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Experience creating complex invoices is essential.
• Approximately 3 years’ UK experience in a similar role within a medium to large organisation.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, problem-solving approach; able to work independently and in a team.
• Experience across multiple countries is a plus.
• Construction industry experience is a bonus but not essential.
• Role is office-based in Buntingford and requires driving to the site.

Responsibilities

• Creating and issuing client invoices accurately and on time, including complex ones.
• Monitoring and recording incoming payments.
• Reconciling AR balances and chasing discrepancies.
• Managing client communications around outstanding invoices and payment terms.
• Producing regular AR status and ageing reports.
• Following up on overdue accounts with sensible collection strategies.
• Maintaining accurate receivable records.
• Collaborating with the wider finance team on day-to-day operations.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Building relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.

Skills

Invoices (complex)

UK experience

Analytical skills

Communication

Pressure management

Proactive/problem solving

Multinational exposure

Construction industry (bonus)

Office-based commute

Education

GCSE Maths or equivalent

A Levels / BTec or finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Buntingford, Hertfordshire | Full time, office based | Free parking

Salary: Very Genrous plus benefits

You must have the right to work in the UK. No work visa is provided

We’re looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable professional to take ownership of the AR function for a well established, forward thinking company that’s part of a wider international group. You’ll be at the heart of the commercial team, keeping cash flowing and client relationships running smoothly.

This isn’t a quiet back office role. You’ll work across departments, spot trends in the numbers, sort out billing queries and help shape how the business runs its finances. There’s plenty of scope to grow as the company expands.

Accounts Receivable: What you’ll be doing

• Creating and issuing client invoices accurately and on time, including the complex ones
• Monitoring and recording incoming payments
• Reconciling AR balances and chasing down discrepancies
• Managing client communications around outstanding invoices and payment terms
• Producing regular AR status and ageing reports
• Following up on overdue accounts with sensible collection strategies
• Keeping receivable records accurate and up to date
• Working closely with the wider finance team on smooth day to day operations
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
• Building strong working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Making sure everything complies with relevant financial regulations and standards

Requirements

What you’ll bring

• Previous experience creating complex invoices (this is essential)
• Approximately 3 years’ UK experience in a similar role within a medium to large organisation
• Strong analytical skills and a sharp eye for detail
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to stay calm under pressure and hit deadlines
• A proactive, problem solving approach, happy to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience working across multiple countries, either as an entity or a branch, is a plus
• Construction industry experience is a bonus, but certainly not essential
• As the role is fully office based in Buntingford, you’ll need to be able to drive to get there

Benefits

What’s in it for you

• A genuinely collaborative team environment
• Free parking on site and a full benefits package
• Real opportunity to grow within a fast growing global firm

Requirements

• GCSE Maths at grade C or above (or equivalent)
• A Levels, a BTec or a finance related degree
• Confident with Microsoft Office and Excel
• Good with numbers and a real eye for detail
• A willingness to learn and take on feedback
• Clear, friendly communication skills
• Good time management and the ability to juggle deadlines
• Happy to be in the office 4 days a week, full time in the office for the fist 3 months.