Accounts Receivable Assistant

Connells Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Connells Group is seeking a Part-Time Accounts Receivable Assistant to join the Surveying Services Finance team in Chelmsford. The successful candidate will assist in managing the sales ledger, ensuring clients' payments are accurately recorded, and maintaining operational efficiency. This role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within an Accounts team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day AR operations, including sales ledger and billing.
• Prepare client reconciliations and ensure month-end processes are met.
• Manage key clients and respond to queries efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Communication

Education

AAT student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Accounts Receivable Assistant

We are recruiting for a Part-Time Accounts Receivable Assistant to join our Surveying Services Finance team based in Chelmsford. You will assist in tracking income and ensuring payments are received from our clients and accurately recorded.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Assist with the AR team’s day-to-day operations, including all aspects of the sales ledger, billing, collection and allocation of receipts, and maintenance of the ledger.
2. Regularly monitor the various mailboxes and respond to queries promptly, ensuring all enquiries from internal and external stakeholders are handled efficiently and professionally.
3. Prepare client reconciliations.
4. Ensure month-end processes are completed within deadlines.
5. Provide accurate reporting to management such as aged debt reports.
6. Conduct general housekeeping of the aged debtors, ensuring queries are resolved timely.
7. Manage key clients, including direct contact with large lender clients.
8. Maintain operational process notes, ensuring they are fit for purpose.

Position Requirements

1. Proven experience within an Accounts team.
2. This role may suit an AAT student.
3. Organised, able to work to tight deadlines, and work independently.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Attention to detail and accuracy.
6. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Connells Group is one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK. Founded in 1936, with nearly 1200 branches nationwide, the Group offers expertise in residential sales, lettings, and a range of other services including mortgage services, conveyancing, surveying, and more.

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.