Accounts Receivable Assistant

Lumesse; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Connells Group is seeking an 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 clients and accurately recorded.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in an accounts team, be well organised, with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Proficiency in Excel is essential and you will work to tight deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts team.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Organised and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day AR operations, including sales ledger, billing, the collection and allocation of receipts, and ledger maintenance.
• Regularly monitor mailboxes and respond to queries promptly and professionally.
• Prepare client reconciliations.
• Ensure month end processes are completed within deadlines.
• Provide accurate reporting to management (e.g., aged debt reports).
• Maintain operational process notes and liaise with large lender clients.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Organised

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are recruiting for an 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:

• Assist with the AR team’s day to day operations, including all aspects of the sales ledger, billing, the collection and allocation of receipts, and maintenance of the ledger.
• Regularly monitor the various mailboxes and respond to queries in a timely manner whilst ensuring all enquiries from internal and external stakeholders are handled efficiently and professionally.
• Preparation of client reconciliations.
• Ensure month end processes are completed within the deadlines.
• Provide accurate reporting to management such as aged debt reports.
• General housekeeping of the aged debtor’s ensuring queries are resolved in a timely manner.
• Key client management, including direct contact with large Lender clients.
• Maintain operational process notes, ensuring that they are fit for purpose.

Position Requirements:

• The successful candidate will have proven experience within an Accounts team.
• You will be organised, work to tight deadlines, and have the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• You will have attention to detail and accuracy
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel

Connells Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity status.