Accounts Receivable Assistant

Confidential; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Connells Group is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join our Finance team in Chelmsford. You will support the AR function by managing sales ledger activities, posting receipts, and ensuring client payments are accurately recorded.

The role requires good Excel skills, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines. You will liaise with internal teams and large lender clients, produce reconciliations, and contribute to month-end processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within an accounts team.
• Organised and able to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good knowledge of Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day AR operations across the sales ledger, billing, and receipts.
• Monitor mailboxes and respond to queries promptly and professionally.
• Prepare client reconciliations.
• Ensure month-end processes are completed on time.
• Provide aged debt reports and other management reporting.

Skills

Accounts experience

Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.
• Adhoc queries as required.

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 , race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity status.

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