Accounts Receivable Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £30k per year

Study support for AAT

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Permanent role in Northampton

Job summary

Page Personnel in Northampton is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join a busy finance team. You will process payments, reconcile ledgers and generate invoices, supporting timely cash flow and customer queries in a central office.

The successful candidate will have accounting experience, strong Excel skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with opportunities for study support (AAT) and clear career progression in a permanent role.

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.
• 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

Organisation

Multitasking

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Financial software

Job description

• Great opportunity to gain more experience in finance

About Our Client

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

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

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.

What's on 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.

Accounts Receivable Assistant Northampton, England