Accounts Receivable Assistant

OCU; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure engineering company in the UK is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join its finance team in Stockport. This is a full-time role ideal for early-career professionals looking to gain valuable finance experience. You will manage invoicing, handle transactional inquiries, and support the finance team in a collaborative environment. The company values personal growth and offers a dynamic work culture focused on development and innovation.

Qualifications

• Proactive and detail-oriented.
• Eager to learn and grow in finance.
• Experience in finance systems is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Process and raise sales invoices daily.
• Manage and monitor the shared Sales inbox.
• Submit invoices to clients and archive remittances.
• Maintain accurate records for invoice uploads.
• Support transactional enquiries and finance admin tasks.
• Collaborate with the finance team for accuracy.

Skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Excel

Confident communicator

Strong organisational skills

Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Join Our High-Performing Finance Team!

Role : Accounts Receivable Assistant

Location : Stockport

Type : Full-Time Ideal for Early-Career Candidates Fully office based

Salary : Competitive Benefits

A Launchpad for Your Finance Career

Are you a student or early-career professional looking to gain hands‑on experience in a busy collaborative finance environment? This Accounts Receivable Assistant role at OCU offers the perfect opportunity to develop your finance skills work with a supportive team and be part of a forward‑thinking organisation that’s shaping the future of the infrastructure sector.

You’ll join a high‑performing shared services finance team gaining valuable exposure to finance operations systems and best practices making this a brilliant stepping stone for anyone pursuing a career in finance or accounting.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Processing and raising sales invoices daily using Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Managing and monitoring the shared Sales inbox
• Submitting invoices to clients and archiving remittances electronically
• Handling invoice uploads and maintaining accurate records
• Supporting with transactional enquiries and finance admin tasks
• Collaborating with the wider finance team to ensure accuracy and efficiency

What We’re Looking For

We’re not just hiring for experience – we’re looking for potential. If you’re proactive, detail‑oriented and eager to learn we want to hear from you!

• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Confident communicator both written and verbal
• Strong organisational skills and a great team player
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced deadline‑driven environment
• Exposure to finance systems (e.g. D365) is a bonus but full training will be provided

Why OCU

OCU is a market leader in end‑to‑end infrastructure engineering across the utilities, energy and digital sectors. We don’t just follow industry trends – we set them. With continuous growth and innovation we offer real opportunities for career development in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

You’ll be joining a business that values its, supports continuous learning and delivers work that really makes a difference.

Ready to Kickstart Your Finance Career

Apply now and take the first step toward building a career in finance with a company that’s going places.

Key Skills

Vendor Invoices, Data Entry, Collection calls, office supplies, A / R Management, Past due Account, Bank Deposits, General Ledger Accounting, Collection And Recovery, Accounting, Excel, Payroll, Financial statement, A / R Collections, CPA

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1