Accounts Receivable Analyst

Utaceram; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Cover

Access to discounts via Perkz reward scheme

Recognition awards

Contributory pension schemes

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance support services

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bedford is seeking a motivated Accounts Receivable Analyst to manage invoicing, debt collection, and reporting. This role involves ensuring accuracy in accounts receivable processes and improving cash flow by addressing queries efficiently. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in credit control, excellent Excel skills, and a collaborative attitude. Candidates must also possess an AAT qualification or equivalent experience. This dynamic position offers opportunities for professional development and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts receivable, credit control, and debt collection.
• Experience in handling reporting and reconciliations.
• Experience driving process improvements and implementing changes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the accuracy of the accounts receivable ledger.
• Raise and manage invoices and credit notes promptly.
• Drive the overall debt collection to ensure timely cash flow.
• Provide detailed insights and recommendations for process improvements.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Strong understanding of AR processes

Analytical mindset

Excellent organizational skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, customisable testing systems, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.

The Group provides services and systems to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland, Morocco, and Germany; it has subsidiaries in China, Korea and Japan. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.

As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.

Our core values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the company’s accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely debt collection, and comprehensive reporting. You will work closely with both internal teams and external customers to resolve queries and improve cash flow. This is a dynamic role that offers the opportunity to contribute to process improvements and streamline procedures within the AR function. This role is ideal for individuals who are eager to take on responsibility, develop their skills, and work in a collaborative environment.

Roles and responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the accuracy of the accounts receivable ledger.
• Raise and manage invoices / credit notes promptly, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Address and resolve queries efficiently, ensuring timely resolution and customer satisfaction.
• Drive the overall debt collection to ensure timely cash flow and reduce aged debt.
• Manage overdue accounts and minimize aged debts.
• Collaborate with the team to review customer accounts and implement credit control procedures.
• Prepare and deliver accurate reports, including aged debtor analysis, cash flow
  forecasting and AR KPIs.
• Provide detailed insights and recommendations for process improvements to stakeholders and management.
• Lead initiatives to automate and streamline AR and collections procedures.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within AR.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute AR related projects.
• Foster a positive and collaborative environment within the AR team.
• Support the team and other departments with queries, audit requests and reporting requirements.
• Actively participate in month-end processes, including reconciliations, reporting and closure activities.
• Support management with ad-hoc requests and audits as needed.
• Provide coverage and support for Accounts Payable during peak times or periods of high workload.
• Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times

Person Specification

Experience

• Familiarity with ERP systems is advantageous.
• Proven experience in accounts receivable, credit control and debt collection.
• Experience in handling reporting and reconciliations
• Experience driving process improvements and implementing changes

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas and reporting).
• Strong understanding of AR processes and systems.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with internal teams and customers.

Personal Behaviours

• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and support colleagues when needed.
• Strong work ethic with a focus on meeting deadlines and achieving results.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Adaptable and flexible, particularly during peak workloads or changes in priorities (such as assisting with AP tasks during busy periods).

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or equivalent experience is preferred but not essential.

Other

• Flexibility to travel as and when required (if applicable)
• Full UK driving licence (if applicable)
• Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check (if applicable)

Additional Information

For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.

By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.

Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.

In the UK this includes;

• Life Cover
• Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
• Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
• Contributorypension schemes
• Attractivefamily friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
• Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.

Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at www.utac.com

Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Note to Recruitment Agencies:

UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.