Accounts Receivable Assistant

Wade Macdonald; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance team is looking for an Accounts Receivable Assistant to manage invoicing and credit control. This role requires two years of relevant experience, strong Sage 200 and Excel skills. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Health and wellbeing programme

Professional development support

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a similar role, ideally within an SME.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with Sage 200 or similar software.
• Customer-focused with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end sales invoicing process.
• Creating and issuing accurate invoices.
• Support payment collection and resolve invoice-related queries.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Communication

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Accounts Receivable Assistant - Reading - £25,000 / £30,000

About the Client:

Wade Macdonald are currently working with a growing UK-based organisation with over 20 years of experience, offering a wide range of specialist products. You'll be joining a collaborative and professional finance team in a company that values precision, efficiency, and strong internal support.

About the Job:

This role focuses on managing the end-to-end sales invoicing process and supporting the credit control function. Working closely with internal teams, you’ll help ensure accurate billing and timely payment collections while maintaining excellent customer account records.

Duties will include:

• Creating and issuing accurate invoices in line with agreed terms and pricing
• Maintaining invoicing systems and ensuring accurate transaction records
• Managing customer accounts and resolving invoice-related queries
• Issuing statements and reminders for outstanding payments
• Supporting the Credit Controller with payment collection and dispute resolution
• Reconciling accounts receivable and supporting month-end and year-end closing

About the Successful Applicant:

You’ll bring at least two years of experience in a similar role, ideally within an SME. A background in Sage 200 or similar software, strong Excel skills, and excellent attention to detail are essential. You should be proactive, organised, and customer-focused with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

What You Will Receive in Return:

A company pension scheme, life insurance, and access to a health and wellbeing programme. You'll be part of a close-knit team in an organisation that supports professional development and values every individual’s contribution.