Accounts Receivable Assistant - 12 Months FTC

Marks Sattin; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment firm is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant in Wakefield to cover maternity leave. The role involves ensuring accurate receipt and reconciliation of payments, collaborating with both internal and external partners. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in finance roles such as Accounts Receivable and possess strong communication skills. Familiarity with SAP is desirable, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment is a must.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger, or similar finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent communication and customer service approach necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all incoming payments and third-party customers are accurately reconciled.
• Upload bank statements and reconcile transactions.
• Act as first point of contact for stores with finance-related queries.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Sales Ledger

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Tools

SAP

Job description

I've partnered up with a long standing client of ours who are on the hunt to bring an Accounts Receivable Assistant to cover a period of maternity.

About the Role

Your main responsibility will be ensuring all incoming payments and third-party customers are accurately received, reconciled, and processed in our SAP system.

You’ll be part of a small, supportive team that monitors daily transactions and collaborates with store colleagues, banks, cash collection agencies, and our Loss Prevention team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Uploading bank statements and reconciling transactions
• Investigating discrepancies and resolving unusual items
• Acting as the first point of contact for stores with finance-related queries
• Supporting stores with issues such as missed collections or bank closures
• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth cash flow

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger, or similar finance role
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service approach
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems (desirable)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

If you are immediatley available and feel you have the necessary experience, please apply.