Accounts Receivable Assistant- Ballymena

Nominate Recruitment; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk in Ballymena. The role involves managing cash flow and ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts. Candidates should have experience in Accounts Receivable, proficiency in accounting software, and strong communication skills. This is a permanent position with a salary of up to £30k per annum, working Monday to Friday in an office environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Chasing outstanding invoices via phone, email, and letter.
• Ensuring customer accounts are accurate and up to date.
• Accurately allocating incoming payments to customer accounts.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Credit Control

Billing

Tools

Sage

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Clerk

Location: Ballymena

Salary and Benefits: up to £30k per annum

Hours of work: 8.30-5.00pm Mon – Fri - Office Based

Employment Type: Permanent

The Right Client - My client is a highly successful Transport Business based in Ballymena. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the finance team in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Accounts Receivable function.

Role

As Accounts Receivable Clerk you will play a key role in managing the company’s cash flow and ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts. Your responsibilities will include:

• Debt Management: Chasing outstanding invoices via phone, email, and letter.
• Account Reconciliation: Ensuring customer accounts are accurate and up to date, reconciling statements where necessary.
• Payment Allocation: Accurately allocating incoming payments to customer accounts.
• Credit Checks: Performing credit checks on new clients and monitoring existing accounts.
• Reporting: Preparing regular reports on debtor balances, overdue accounts, and collection performance.
• Customer Queries: Handling customer queries and resolving invoice disputes efficiently.
• Collaboration: Liaising with internal departments to resolve billing issues.

Criteria (Qualifications)

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Experience: Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable role.
• IT Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, or similar).
• Communication: Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive client relationships.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in processing and reconciling accounts.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills: Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Billing