Accounts Receivable Assistant

The Niche Partnership; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector finance recruitment agency is looking for an Accounts Receivable Assistant in Portsmouth. This temporary role promises a supportive work environment and offers the chance for permanent employment for the right candidate. Responsibilities include managing invoice queries, updating customer records, and assisting with credit control. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and strong attention to detail. Flexible hours and great transport links are among the benefits provided.

Benefits

Possibility of a permanent role

7‑month temp, quick‑start role

Flexible hours

Great transport links

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role, such as Accounts Receivable Assistant / Sales Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant.
• Understanding of billing, invoicing and payment procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident communicator.

Responsibilities

• Managing queries from internal teams and external customers.
• Maintaining the customer database and updating records in Oracle.
• Setting up and amending direct debit instructions and mandates.
• Sending automated reminder letters and supporting credit control processes.
• Processing credit notes, refunds and write-offs.
• Distributing invoices and raising ad hoc invoices when needed.
• Assisting the wider payments team during busy periods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Looking to build your finance experience within a friendly, structured environment? We’re recruiting an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join a busy and supportive public sector finance team on a temporary basis - with the potential to become permanent for the right person.

You’ll play an important part in ensuring invoices, payments and customer records are processed accurately and efficiently. It’s a role that suits someone who enjoys detail, problem‑solving, and helping to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.

Reporting to the Accounts Receivable Manager, you will be responsible for :

Responsibilities

• Managing queries from internal teams and external customers
• Maintaining the customer database and updating records in Oracle
• Setting up and amending direct debit instructions and mandates
• Sending automated reminder letters and supporting credit control processes
• Processing credit notes, refunds and write‑offs
• Distributing invoices via email or print and raising ad hoc invoices when needed
• Assisting the wider payments team during busy periods

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role, such as Accounts Receivable Assistant / Sales Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant
• Understanding of billing, invoicing and payment procedures
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• To be a confident communicator

Benefits

• Possibility of a permanent role
• 7‑month temp, quick‑start role
• Flexible hours
• Great transport links

If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!

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