Accounts Receivable Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading media production company in London seeks an Accounts Receivable Assistant to support the finance team. Key duties include managing outstanding debts, processing invoices, and collaborating on credit control. The role requires strong attention to detail, communication skills, and familiarity with finance systems.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in accounts receivable or credit control.
• Strong background in credit control, collections and cash allocation.
• Familiarity with billing and invoicing in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage collections of outstanding debt, ensuring payments are received on time.
• Carry out customer onboarding and verification according to policies.
• Allocate incoming payments accurately to customer accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

AAT qualified or studying

Tools

Excel

Workday or similar ERP

Job description

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Are you ready to step into a pivotal financial role with an industry-leading media production company based in the heart of London?

We’re searching for a driven and outgoing AR assistant to join the central finance team, supporting the AP & AR Manager in leading the Accounts Receivable function.

As an Accounts Receivable Assistant, your day might start by reviewing outstanding customer accounts, chasing overdue invoices, or verifying new customer details for onboarding. You’ll be allocating payments, resolving billing queries, and collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to ensure all financial transactions are accurate and up to date. Whether you’re updating records or chasing aged debt, you’ll be a key player in keeping the credit control and cashflow processes on track.

Duties:

• Proactively manage collections of outstanding debt, ensuring payments are received on or before the due date
• Carry out customer onboarding and verification in line with internal policies
• Accurately allocate incoming payments to customer accounts
• Generate and issue invoices in a timely and accurate manner
• Monitor aged debt and take appropriate follow-up action
• Resolve customer and internal queries promptly and professionally
• Work collaboratively with the wider Finance team to support reporting and reconciliation processes
• Maintain accurate records of communication, transactions and updates in finance systems
• Provide ad hoc support and reporting as required
• Demonstrable experience in an accounts receivable or credit control role
• Strong background in credit control, including collections, onboarding, and cash allocation
• Familiarity with billing and invoicing processes in a high-volume environment
• Experience working in a large company or corporate environment preferred
• AAT qualified, studying or interested in pursuing AAT certification (study support may be available for AAT only)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Comfortable working to deadlines and managing multiple priorities
• Confident using Excel and financial systems (experience with Workday or similar ERP is a bonus)

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team in a globally recognized company and make a significant impact. If you meet these requirements and are excited by the prospect of working in a creative and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!