Accounts Receivable Assistant

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 35,818,000 - 37,195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Immediate start

Supportive team environment

Contract extension potential

Experience with global business

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant in Darlington on a 6-month initial contract, with hybrid working (3 days onsite). The role suits candidates with customer service, finance admin or credit control experience and strong Excel skills.

You will manage customer accounts across European ledgers, communicate with customers by phone and email, follow collection processes, and support the finance team with reporting and ad-hoc tasks. Immediate start.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience in accounts receivable, finance administration, credit control, or a similar role.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Confident telephone and email communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer accounts across European ledgers.
• Communicate with internal and external customers via telephone and email.
• Follow established collection processes and procedures.
• Prepare reports on account status and collection activity.
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to resolve queries.
• Support continuous improvement projects within accounts receivable.
• Assist with general administration duties.
• Provide cover and support across the wider team when required.

Skills

Customer service

Credit control

Organisation

Multitasking

Education

GCSE Maths and English

NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Receivable Assistant | Darlington | £13.47 per hour | Hybrid working (3 days onsite) | 6-month initial contract with potential for extension or permanent opportunity. Ideal for candidates with customer service, finance admin or credit control experience and strong Excel skills.

Accounts Receivable Assistant

Darlington

£13.47 per hour

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Hybrid working (average 3 days onsite)

Immediate start available

Initial 6-month assignment with extension and permanent prospects

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-focused Accounts Receivable Assistant to support a busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established international organisation offering valuable experience, hybrid working, and potential long-term career progression.

You’ll play a key role in managing customer accounts, maintaining strong relationships, and ensuring outstanding balances are collected efficiently while delivering excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage customer accounts across European ledgers.
• Communicate with internal and external customers via telephone and email.
• Follow established collection processes and procedures.
• Prepare reports on account status and collection activity.
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to resolve queries.
• Support continuous improvement projects within accounts receivable.
• Assist with general administration duties.
• Provide cover and support across the wider team when required.

What We're Looking For

• 1-2 years' experience in accounts receivable, finance administration, credit control, or a similar role.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Confident telephone and email communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (or equivalent), or NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration.
• French language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.

Why Join Our Client?

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Immediate start.
• Supportive team environment.
• Potential contract extension and permanent opportunities.
• Gain experience with a respected global business.

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.