Accounts Receivable Assistant

MacGregor Black; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consumer goods is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant for its European Finance team in London. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, experience in accounts receivable, and a passion for financial service delivery. This full-time role offers a salary of £40,000 to £45,000, reflecting the importance of maintaining financial integrity and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in accounts receivable.
• Experience in consumer products or commercial environments preferred.
• Proactive, flexible, eager to learn in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support billing and invoicing processes, ensuring accuracy.
• Assist in cash application and account reconciliation.
• Monitor accounts for overdue payments and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Job description

Direct message the job poster from MacGregor Black

Finance Recruitment Consultant at MacGregor Black | Consumer Goods Specialist

Accounts Receivable Assistant

Are you an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking to develop your career in accounts receivable within a dynamic, consumer-focused environment?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced team, supporting processes that optimise cash flow, strengthen financial controls, and enhance operational performance?

Do you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering outstanding financial service to both internal teams and external customers?

MacGregor Black is partnering with a Global Lifestyle Brand who are looking for an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join their European Finance team in London.

Reporting to the Accounts Receivable Manager, you will support the full accounts receivable cycle across the European region, helping to ensure financial integrity, timely collections, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support billing and invoicing processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to customers.
• Assist in daily cash application, including allocation of incoming payments and reconciling customer accounts.
• Help monitor accounts to identify overdue payments, escalating risks to the Accounts Receivable Manager.
• Liaise with customers to resolve billing discrepancies and manage queries professionally.
• Assist with the preparation of ageing reports and provide updates on outstanding balances.
• Support the credit management process, including gathering information for customer credit reviews.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales and finance teams, to help resolve account issues.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly accounts receivable reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the accounts receivable function.

What are we looking for?

• 1–3 years of experience in an accounts receivable or similar finance role.
• Experience working in the apparel, consumer products, or a fast-paced commercial environment (preferred).
• Strong organisational skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using ERP systems (SAP experience preferred).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive, flexible, and eager to learn in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Salary circa 40-45k

For more information, please contact Fraser Graham today.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion

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