Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Specialist

Changan UK; Birmingham; Presencial; GBP 42 000 - 56 000; Tempo integral

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Competitive salary and benefits

Resumo da oferta

Changan UK R&D Centre Ltd. in Birmingham is seeking an Accounts Receivable and Payable Specialist to support UK Finance.

You will manage customer invoicing, collections from dealer network and partners, process supplier invoices, and maintain accurate ledgers, supporting month-end and year-end closes. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AR/AP within automotive/manufacturing, solid UK VAT knowledge, ERP experience (Sage/SAP/Oracle), advanced Excel skills, and strong communication to work across

Qualificações

• 5+ years in accounts receivable and/or accounts payable within automotive or manufacturing sectors.
• Solid understanding of UK VAT and UK financial regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems (Sage, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel.
• Excellent communication and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsabilidades

• Manage AR ledger and invoicing; ensure timely collections from UK dealer network and partners.
• Process supplier invoices and manage payments.
• Prepare aging reports and chase overdue accounts; support month-end/year-end closes.
• Reconcile customer and vendor statements; verify PO receipts and match to invoices.
• Assist with audits and ensure compliance with company policy and UK regulations.

Conhecimentos

Accounts receivable

General accounting

ERP systems

Excel

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Ferramentas

Sage

SAP

Oracle

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable and Accounts payable Specialist to join our UK Finance team. This role will be responsible for managing customer receivables, ensuring timely collections relating to Retail and Wholesale vehicle financing and OEM parts as well as managing supplier payments, maintaining accurate financial records, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting internal reporting and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of UK financial practices and a collaborative mindset to work effectively across departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts receivable ledger, ensuring accurate invoicing and timely collection of payments from UK-based Dealer network and partners.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Collaborate with the sales and operations teams to ensure billing accuracy and resolve customer queries.
• Prepare and maintain aging reports, highlighting overdue accounts and initiating follow-up actions.
• Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable ledger and records.
• Collaborate with procurement and operations teams to verify purchase orders and receipts.
• Prepare payment runs and manage approvals in accordance with company policy.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and reporting.
• Assist with internal and external audits, providing documentation and analysis as required.
• Ensure compliance with UK VAT and financial regulations.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of AR processes and controls.
• Leadership experience due to business growth plans.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in accounts receivable and general accounting, preferably within the automotive or manufacturing sector.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting standards and VAT regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Sage, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to be part of a global automotive brand entering the UK market.
• Dynamic and multicultural work environment.
• Career development and training opportunities.