Accounts Receivable Assistant

Fox's Burton's Companies (FBC) UK; Batley; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

FBC UK, makers of well-known biscuit brands, is seeking an AR Clerk to join the hybrid team in Batley. You will handle cash allocations, manage customer claims, and support weekly billing cycles within our transactional AR function.

The role requires numeracy, attention to detail, and good communication. Training in SAP is provided if not already possessed, with a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work on own initiative and in a team.
• Flexible approach and willingness to learn.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook).
• SAP experience preferred; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Cash allocation – timely and accurate allocation of customer receipts.
• Discrepancy management – logging claims and ensuring valid credits.
• Weekly billing sweeps and ensuring billing runs are correct.
• Mailbox management and distribution.
• General administration duties to support the AR function.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Communication

Independence / initiative

Team player

Flexibility

Excel

Outlook

Word

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date: 15 Oct 2026

Location:

Batley, GB

Place of Work:

Hybrid

Employee Shift:

Mon-Fri 37.5

Company Description

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! ……And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company. We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Pauls. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations. Whilst we know that we have delicious products we also know that that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the passion we have for our brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive impact. We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues’ professional and personal growth. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through a variety of learning experiences. Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each other whilst meeting our business goals.

About The Role

This is a key support role within our transactional team working in AR. The main purpose of this role is to ensure accurate and timely cash allocation and that customer claims are logged and credited within company parameters.

Main Responsibilities

• Cash allocation – timely and accurate allocation of customer receipts
• Discrepancy management – logging claims onto Service Cloud claims system and ensuring valid claims are credited and matched off against customer deductions.
• Weekly billing sweeps and ensuring that automatic billing runs are executed correctly.
• Mailbox management and distribution
• General administration duties to support the AR function.

Who We Are Looking For

• Numeracy and attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Able to work on own initiative but also a team player
• Flexible approach and willingness to learn
• Microsoft office (Excel/word/outlook)
• SAP experience preferred but full training will be provided

Diversity Statement

FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.