Accounts Receivable Assistant

Michael Page Finance; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AAT study support

Career progression

Collaborative culture

Permanent role in Northampton office

Competitive salary

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is recruiting an Accounts Receivable Assistant for a permanent role based in central Northampton, with on-site requirements. You will manage incoming payments, reconcile accounts, and support the accounting team.

The ideal candidate will have accounting or finance experience, strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines while liaising with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an accounting or finance-related role.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with clients and internal teams.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage incoming payments, ensuring accurate and timely recording.
• Reconcile accounts receivable transactions.
• Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.
• Generate and distribute invoices to clients promptly.
• Assist in resolving payment discrepancies and customer queries.
• Support the preparation of regular financial reports for internal use.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The Accounts Receivable Assistant will be responsible for managing incoming payments, ensuring accurate records, and supporting the wider accounting team. This permanent role is based in central Northampton, please note this role is 5 days on site.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and growing provider of residential care services, operating multiple high-quality care homes across the UK.

Description

The Accounts Receivable Assistant's duties will include but are not limited to:

• Process and manage incoming payments, ensuring accurate and timely recording.
• Reconcile accounts receivable transactions.
• Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.
• Generate and distribute invoices to clients promptly.
• Assist in resolving payment discrepancies and customer queries.
• Support the preparation of regular financial reports for internal use.

Profile

A successful Accounts Receivable Assistant should have:

• Prior experience in an accounting or finance-related role.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with clients and internal teams.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary ranging from £28,000 to £30,000 per annum.
• Study support for AAT's.
• Opportunities for career growth within the accounting and finance department.
• Professional and collaborative company culture.
• A permanent position in a central Northampton based office.