Accounts Receivable Analyst

Robert Walters UK; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an exciting opportunity with a market-leading international group as an Accounts Receivable Analyst. This dynamic role allows you to manage accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely debt collection, and comprehensive reporting. You will contribute to process improvements and streamline procedures within the AR function. The company prides itself on delivering safe and efficient solutions across various sectors, fostering a culture where individuals can make a difference. If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts receivable and credit control.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and formulas.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the accuracy of the accounts receivable ledger.
• Drive debt collection to ensure timely cash flow and reduce aged debt.
• Prepare and deliver accurate reports on AR KPIs and cash flow.

Skills

Credit Control

Accounts Receivable Management

Debt Collection

Reporting and Reconciliations

Process Improvement

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Full time office based. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Analyst to join a market-leading international group. This dynamic role offers the chance to manage the company’s accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely debt collection, and comprehensive reporting. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements and streamline procedures within the AR function.

• Opportunity to join a market-leading international group
• Dynamic role managing accounts receivable processes
• Chance to contribute to process improvements
• Strong experience in credit control and accounts receivable (proactive in chasing debts, reducing DSO, and managing outstanding debt).

What you'll do:

• 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.
• 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.
• Lead initiatives to automate and streamline AR and collections procedures.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within AR.
• Actively participate in month-end processes, including reconciliations, reporting and closure activities.

What you bring:

• Proven experience in accounts receivable, credit control and debt collection.
• Experience in handling reporting and reconciliations
• Experience driving process improvements and implementing changes
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas and reporting).
• Strong understanding of AR processes and systems.
• Analytically mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

What sets this company apart:

This is an opportunity to join a market-leading international group that provides services across various sectors including mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture, defence industries. They pride themselves on delivering safe and efficient solutions to their customers. They believe in creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, delivering the best possible service to their customers.

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Accounts Receivable / Credit Control

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Bedfordshire

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Job Reference: GSU149-37CC5464

Date posted: 23 February 2025

Consultant: Ashely Koven

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