Accounts Receivable Assistant

Marc Daniels; West Drayton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage the UK Accounts Receivable ledger and ensure timely cash collection. The role involves collaboration with team members and customers to maintain a positive cash flow. Ideal candidates should have knowledge of credit control practices and strong communication skills, with experience in logistics being beneficial. This hybrid position requires flexibility and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Essential knowledge of credit control practices and terminology.
• Experience in logistics is beneficial.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the UK Accounts Receivable ledger and ensure KPI targets are met.
• Drive cash collection and follow up on overdue balances.
• Resolve customer queries and ensure accurate cash allocation.
• Provide reports on outstanding debts and maintain customer records.
• Liaise for credit checks and improve credit control processes.

Skills

Knowledge of credit control practices

Strong communication skills

Excellent IT skills (advanced Excel)

Flexibility and adaptability

Proven problem-solving ability

Job description

Marc Daniels are working with a leading logistics company is currently seeking an Accounts Receivable professional to join their high-performing finance team based in West Drayton. This is a hybrid working role (4 days in the office) where you will gain the support needed to grow within the role.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Join a dynamic team, work closely with both customers and internal colleagues, and play a key role in maintaining the business’s positive cashflow by managing timely cash collection and allocation.

Main Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility of the UK Accounts Receivable ledger, ensuring debtor days are maintained within defined company KPI targets.
• Drive cash collection by collaborating with team members and following up on overdue or ageing balances.
• Answer and return customer calls promptly, resolve queries, and ensure the accurate allocation of all cash received.
• Provide regular reports on outstanding debts, maintain and update customer records, and support compliance with company policies and credit control procedures.
• Liaise with relevant teams for credit checks, query resolution, and continuous improvement of credit control processes.

Key Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of credit control practices and terminology (essential).
• Experience with logistics is beneficial
• Excellent IT skills (particularly advanced Excel and finance systems).
• Strong communication, relationship building, and influencing skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven problem-solving ability and a record of being responsive and innovative.