Accounts Receivable Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Central Northampton office

Career growth opportunities

Professional company culture

Job summary

The Accounts Receivable Assistant role is based in central Northampton and will manage incoming payments, reconcile transactions, and support the accounting team in a business services environment.

You will generate invoices, monitor customer accounts, and help prepare financial reports, with a focus on accuracy, attention to detail, and strong communication with clients and internal teams. This permanent on-site position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid option for balance.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an accounting or finance-related role within the business services industry.
• 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.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in compliance with company policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Time management

Communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial software

Job description

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

Client Details

The company is a well-established organisation in the business services sector, with a robust presence and a focus on delivering professional solutions. As a part of their accounting and finance department, this role contributes to their commitment to operational excellence.

Description

The Accounts Receivable Assistant's duties will include but is 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.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in compliance with company policies.

Profile

A successful Accounts Receivable Assistant should have:

• Prior experience in an accounting or finance-related role within the business services industry.
• 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.
• Hybrid working to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career growth within the accounting and finance department.
• Professional and collaborative company culture.
• A permanent position in a central Northampton based office.