Accounts Receivable Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant in Colchester to join their supportive team. This permanent position involves ensuring smooth financial operations, including handling cash receipts, managing overdue payments, and maintaining customer records. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach and be a strong communicator, contributing to a collaborative workplace culture. Attractive benefits include profit sharing, electric vehicle schemes, and flexibility such as early finishes on Fridays.

Benefits

Company profit share scheme

Pension salary sacrifice scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free weekly veg box

Early finish on Fridays

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable and or credit control required.
• Must be proactive and solution-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Post and reconcile incoming cash received.
• Chase overdue payments and support aged debtor reporting.
• Maintain accurate customer account records.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Resilience

Team Player

Job description

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Client:

The ONE Group Ltd

Location:

colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you an organised and confident individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment? Our client is looking for a permanent Accounts Receivable Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team ensuring financial operations run seamlessly, particularly within the accounts receivable and credit control functions.

Responsibilities:

• Post and reconcile incoming of cash received
• Weekly ledger reviews to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Chase overdue payments and support with aged debtor reporting
• Reconcile customer statements
• Issue sales invoices and credit notes and resolve debit note discrepancies
• Maintain accurate customer account records
• Monitor and respond to accounts inbox queries
• Liaise with the sales team regarding credit limits and customer queries
• Assist in quarterly VAT returns and month/year-end accounts
• Support development and improvement of internal financial processes

Your core skills and attributes as an Accounts Receivable Assistant includes:

• Experience in accounts receivable and or credit control
• Resilient with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills

Why should you apply?

• Company profit share and pension salary sacrifice scheme
• Employees evenly share 10% of company profits
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free weekly veg box
• Early finish on Fridays
• Free on-site parking

If you're ready to bring your expertise in finance to a forward-thinking team? Get in touch by applying now or speak with Joy Ayres at The One Group if you would like to know more.