Accounts Receivable Assistant

Weetabix; Burton Latimer; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Double-matched pension scheme (up to –

Job summary

Weetabix is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant for a 6‑month FTC, based on-site in Burton Latimer. You will manage payments, credit control, and customer data to support cash flow and governance. The role emphasizes accuracy, speed, and commercial awareness within a fast-paced team.

You will contribute to order-to-cash improvements, support month-end processes, and help build a scalable AR function that drives strategic insights for finance and sales teams.

Qualifications

• Accounts Receivable or credit control experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of invoicing, reconciliations, and debt recovery.
• Experience with ERP/finance systems and Excel.
• Experience with digital invoicing, cash allocation, or Order-to-Cash (O2C) systems.
• Commercial awareness, including customer profitability drivers.
• Ability to support finance transformation and system enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Allocate incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts.
• Process manual invoices and credit notes as required.
• Handle customer queries professionally and resolve issues.
• Monitor overdue debt and contact customers for timely payment.
• Support month-end reporting and AR data reconciliations.
• Maintain up-to-date customer records and ensure policy compliance.
• Contribute to O2C process modernization and automation.
• Provide data insights on debt trends and customer behaviour.
• Support continuous improvement to billing accuracy and cashflow.
• Enhance customer experience with proactive communication.
• Help build a scalable AR function for growth.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Credit control

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Invoicing

Tools

ERP/Finance systems

Excel

Job description

At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone. We’re committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong—where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected.

Closing date: 21st September
Interview process: Face to Face on our site in Burton Latimer or Teams dependant on availability
Working pattern: You’ll spend three days a week in the office, creating great opportunities to collaborate, strengthen team connections and build high‑impact working relationships face to face.

We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can support you.

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join us on a 6 month FTC

The Accounts Receivable Assistant ensures accurate, timely, and compliant processing of customer billing and cash allocation; particularly in the area of customer deductions for trade marketing & promotions, price discrepancies, and shortages. The successful candidate will also be supporting strong cashflow, revenue assurance, and financial governance.

The role is integral to maintaining excellent customer relationships, reducing aged debt, and supporting commercial teams with accurate data and insights.

The Recipe (About the Role)

• Allocate incoming payments promptly, ensuring accuracy of customer account balances.
• Occasionally process manual invoices and credit notes as required
• Manage customer queries professionally, resolving issues swiftly and identifying root causes.
• Monitor and manage overdue debt, proactively contacting customers to ensure timely payment.
• Support month‑end reporting, including reconciliations and the preparation of AR‑related data.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date customer account records
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, audit requirements, and credit management policies
• Contribute to the modernisation of Order‑to‑Cash (O2C) processes, including automation, digital invoicing, and workflow optimisation.
• Provide data insights that help commercial, finance, and supply chain teams understand debt trends, disputes, and customer behaviours.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen billing accuracy, reduce disputes, and improve cashflow.
• Help enhance customer experience through consistent, proactive, and solutions‑focused communication.
• Contribute to building a scalable AR function capable of supporting business growth, new channels, and organisational transformation.

The Ingredients (What we need from you)

Key Know How:

• Accounts Receivable or credit control experience in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of invoicing, reconciliations, and debt recovery.
• Experience with ERP/finance systems and Excel.
• Experience with digital invoicing, cash allocation, or Order‑to‑Cash (O2C) systems.
• Commercial awareness, including customer profitability drivers.
• Ability to support finance transformation and system enhancements.

Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)

Competitive salary & Annual Flexible benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.

• Annual bonus
• Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Annual Salary review
• Healthcare plan
• Discounted Weetabix products

To support our employees, we also offer:

• Continued investment in your personal development
• We believe in balance, whether it's for family, rest or simply time for you. As well as your holiday entitlement, you can purchase up to 5 days of additional annual leave
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
• The freedom of Flexible Work Opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave
• Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care
• Working Parents Support Group
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy

To learn more about life at Weetabix, visit our careers page: https://careers.weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/

Please note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship.

We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support

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