Accounts Receivable Assistant

Matchtech; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant in Gloucester. The successful candidate will support financial operations and provide a robust accounts receivable service. Key responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring accurate posting of receipts, and maintaining month-end reporting. Candidates should have experience in accounts receivable and proficiency with MS Office. This role offers benefits including generous holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays

Annual bonus and share scheme options

Generous pension scheme (9% employer contribution)

Life assurance (4x salary)

Wide range of flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in similar Accounts Receivable roles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using ERP systems for invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to support a quality Accounts Receivable service.
• Calculate margins on contracts and provisions.
• Ensure timely posting and allocation of receipts.

Skills

Experience in similar Accounts Receivable roles

Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Experience with ERP systems to process invoices

Strong communication skills

Excellent administration, numerical, planning, and organisational skills

Job description

Accounts Receivable Assistant

Our client is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join their finance team. Based in Gloucester, this individual will play a pivotal role, supporting financial operations, and providing a robust AR service across various entities in the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a range of stakeholders to support a quality Accounts Receivable (AR) service
• Assist with calculation of margins on contracts and provisions for each accounting period
• Ensure efficient, timely, and accurate posting and allocation of receipts for AR ledgers
• Maintain robust control over receipts, postings, allocations, and queries in line with company procedures
• Compile and distribute the month-end reporting suite to stakeholders
• Be responsible for month-end closing for assigned business areas, supported by your manager and team
• Compile monthly bank account reconciliations for distribution to Business Units

Job Requirements

• Experience in similar Accounts Receivable roles
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with ERP systems to process invoices
• Ability to work with, influence, and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent administration, numerical, planning, and organisational skills

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional days
• Annual bonus and share scheme options
• Generous pension scheme (9% employer contribution, 10% if you contribute 5% or more)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Wide range of flexible benefits

If you are an experienced Accounts Receivable professional we would love to hear from you. Apply now to discuss further