Accounts Receivable Assistant

OCU; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join OCU as an Accounts Receivable Assistant and kickstart your finance career in a dynamic environment. You will gain hands-on experience while working in a strong finance team, handling invoices, and developing essential finance skills. This role is ideal for proactive individuals eager to learn and grow within the infrastructure sector.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational skills and a great team player.

Responsibilities

• Processing and raising sales invoices daily using Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Managing and monitoring the shared Sales inbox.
• Handling invoice uploads and maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Proactiveness

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

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 people, 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.