Accounts Receivable Advisor

Allied Bakeries | part of Associated British Foods plc; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free Onsite Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Scheme

Pension Scheme

Onsite Shop

Eyecare Vouchers

Employee Referral Scheme

Grocery and holiday Discounts

Job summary

Allied Bakeries, part of Associated British Foods, seeks an Accounts Receivable Advisor in Liverpool to manage timely collection and cash posting for multiple customers. This hybrid role combines office days with work-from-home flexibility, within a busy Grocery finance team.

The successful candidate will handle high-volume transactions, support period-end reporting, and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit collection or Accounts Receivable roles.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail and ability to spot issues.
• Good computer literacy; experience with SAP and D365 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Chase outstanding debt via phone, email and letters through to full collection.
• Post and allocate payments accurately in the system.
• Handle high-volume debit notes daily with precision.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams and customers.
• Follow AR best practices from credit applications to discount management.
• Escalate issues early to keep processes running smoothly.
• Provide account status updates to operational and finance leads.
• Assist Team Leader/Manager with period end reporting.
• Work across multiple ERPs and be multi-skilled within Grocery business.
• Attend meetings with Sales, Finance, CS and customers to discuss issues.

Skills

Credit collection

Accounts Receivable

SAP

D365

Excel

Tools

SAP

D365

Excel

Job description

Allied Bakeries are owned by Associated British Foods. ABF is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £20.1bn and 138,000 employees in 56 countries. It has significant businesses in Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia. Our sister companies in ABF UK Grocery produce products under many market‑leading household brands, including Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon & Silver Spoon.

We are proud of our brands: we make top 10 UK grocery brand Kingsmill as well as Allinson’s and Sunblest. You’ll know us best through our white, wholemeal and seeded market‑leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, and our delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and other bakery products.

The success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team. We are incredibly passionate about our business, but it isn’t for the faint‑hearted – it’s pacey and demanding so our people need to have a positive attitude and to want to work inclusively. We take massive pride in what we do, not least in how colleagues based in our bakeries and depots have one of the best safety performance records in the industry.

Our Grocery Service Centre, based near Liverpool, is a hub for transactional activity across multiple ABF companies within the ABF Grocery division. Supporting some of our well‑known brands such as Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Jordans, Ryvita and Silver Spoon, amongst others. We deliver Shared Service activities across a wide range of disciplines including Customer Services, Consumer Care, Finance, Payroll, HR and IS.

If you’re looking to join a business that is passionate, encourages you to be the best you can be, and values its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Overview Of Role

Location: Liverpool, Merseyside

Salary: up to £29,000pa.

Full time, Hybrid - working in the office 2 days a week and 3 days from home (subject to business needs).

Fixed Term for 12 Months

Are you a detail‑driven professional with a passion for numbers and building strong customer relationships? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Receivable Advisor to join our dynamic finance team!

In this key role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring timely and effective collection of payments from our valued customers. You’ll be a crucial part of the Accounts Receivable process, handling high‑volume transactions and helping drive period‑end reporting when needed.

Why Join Us?

We believe in rewarding our employees and providing a supportive work environment. Here’s what you’ll get:

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Leave – 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free Onsite Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Onsite Shop
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Grocery and holiday Discounts

Key Accountabilities

As an Accounts Receivable Advisor, your key responsibilities will include:

• Chasing outstanding debt via phone, email, and letters — through to full collection.
• Prompt and accurate cash posting and allocation on our system.
• Handling high‑volume debit notes daily with precision and efficiency.
• Building and maintaining excellent relationships with both internal teams and external customers.
• Staying on top of AR best practices — from credit applications to discount management.
• Identifying and escalating issues early to keep things running smoothly.
• Providing clear account status updates to operational and finance leads.
• Support Team Leader / Manager with period end reporting.
• Work on multiple ERP’s and be multi skilled across the Grocery business.
• Attend meetings with Sales, Finance, CS and Customers to discuss and resolve any issues.

The Right Person

We’re seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive individual with:

• Demonstrable experience in credit collection or a similar AR‑focused role.
• Strong communication skills — written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to spot issues before they arise.
• Great computer literacy — preferably with experience in SAP and D365.
• The ability to manage your workload and meet targets with confidence.

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about Accounts Receivable and looking for a role where you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you!