Accounts Receivable Assistant

Sedex; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A company specializing in supply chain management based in London is looking for an Accounts Receivable Assistant. This role involves managing the accounts receivables ledger, resolving discrepancies, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates should have a background in finance or accounting, and skills in communication and organization. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment will be offered.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in an accounts or finance department, or a recent graduate.
• Strong communication skills for professional interactions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain international accounts receivables ledger.
• Manage credit control inbox and resolve invoice queries.
• Create, amend, review, and send invoices.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

About Sedex

Sedex is a trusted partner for over 95000 businesses worldwide helping them create socially and environmentally sustainable supply chains. Through our platforms powerful data insights and expert guidance we simplify the management assessment and reporting of sustainability performance.

Our Vision is to be a leader in making global supply chains more socially and environmentally sustainable. Our Mission is to provide data-driven insights, accessible tools, and exceptional services that support businesses in improving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and outcomes.

The Role

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Assistant to assist in the cash collection and support the day-to-day running of the AR department.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in accounting or a recent graduate eager to gain their first hands-on experience in the field.

In addition to your core responsibilities there may be opportunities to work across other areas of the finance function and contribute to a variety of projects. This cross-functional exposure offers valuable experience and the chance to develop your skills in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable Management: Maintain international accounts receivables ledger and related reporting.
• Credit Control: Manage the credit control inbox, resolve invoice queries and issue suspension letters/statements.
• Invoicing: Create, amend, review and send invoices; support ad hoc and renewal invoicing.
• Credit Notes: Issue and review credit notes as needed.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with Client Services and Sales teams to resolve account and payment issues.
• Payment Processing: Allocate payments, post cash entries, match payments and prepare cheques for deposit.
• Bank Reconciliations: Perform daily and weekly bank reconciliations and maintain the payment tracker.
• Platform Management: Activate, suspend, and lapse customer accounts across the Sedex platforms.
• Reporting Support: Assist with month-end reporting and provide data for the year-end audit.
• System & Compliance Support: Support system upgrades, vendor documentation and ensure invoice and member data accuracy.

Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Foundational Experience: Ideally at least one year of experience in an accounts or finance department. However we also welcome recent graduates who are keen to start their career in accounting.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Excellent Administrative and Organizational Skills: Capable of managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and Self-Motivated: A self-starter who takes initiative and thrives in a dynamic team setting.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in an evolving environment where responsibilities may shift based on team needs.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in data entry, record-keeping and financial documentation.
• Technical Proficiency: Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (e.g. formulas, data sorting, pivot tables).
• Independence with Support-Seeking Mindset: Able to work independently while recognising when to seek guidance or clarification.

Our culture

At Sedex our approach to business and culture is firmly rooted in our core values which guide everything we do:

• Respect Each Other: We believe that a foundation of mutual respect is essential to creating a positive and inclusive environment.
• Customer-Driven: We are passionate about delivering exceptional value to our customers. By listening to their needs, understanding their challenges and continuously adapting our solutions we aim to empower them to achieve their sustainability goals and drive positive change in their supply chains.
• Thinking Creatively: Innovation is at the heart of our work. We encourage creative problem-solving and embrace new ideas that challenge the status quo. This mindset allows us to continuously improve our products and services, offering fresh and effective solutions to complex sustainability and ethical sourcing issues.
• Take Ownership: We empower our team members to take responsibility for their actions and outcomes. Every person at Sedex is encouraged to own their work, make decisions with confidence and contribute proactively to the success of the team and the business.
• Deliver Results: We are results-oriented and committed to delivering tangible, impactful outcomes for our customers, our business and society at large.

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Key Skills

Vendor Invoices, Data Entry, Collection calls, office supplies, A / R Management, Past due Account, Bank Deposits, General Ledger Accounting, Collection And Recovery, Accounting, Excel, Payroll, Financial statement, A / R Collections, CPA

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1