Accounts Receivable Assistant OCU Utilities · Stockport

Opals Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company shaping the infrastructure sector as an Accounts Receivable Assistant. This full-time position offers early-career professionals the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a collaborative finance environment with training in finance operations. Contribute with your detail-oriented and proactive approach while learning from a high-performing team.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Dynamic and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Familiarity with finance systems (e.g., D365) is a bonus but training is provided.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Processing and raising sales invoices daily.
• Managing and monitoring the shared Sales inbox.
• Collaborating with the finance team to maintain accuracy.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Join Our High-Performing Finance Team!

Role: Accounts Receivable Assistant
Location: Stockport
Type: Full-Time | Ideal for Early-Career Candidates | Fully office based
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

A Launchpad for Your Finance Career

Are you a student or early-career professional looking to gain hands-on experience in a busy, collaborative finance environment? This Accounts Receivable Assistant role at OCU offers the perfect opportunity to develop your finance skills, work with a supportive team, and be part of a forward-thinking organisation that’s shaping the future of the infrastructure sector.

You’ll join a high-performing shared services finance team, gaining valuable exposure to finance operations, systems, and best practices—making this a brilliant stepping stone for anyone pursuing a career in finance or accounting.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Processing and raising sales invoices daily using Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Managing and monitoring the shared Sales inbox
• Submitting invoices to clients and archiving remittances electronically
• Handling invoice uploads and maintaining accurate records
• Supporting with transactional enquiries and finance admin tasks
• Collaborating with the wider finance team to ensure accuracy and efficiency

What We’re Looking For

We’re not just hiring for experience—we’re looking for potential. If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, we want to hear from you!

• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Strong organisational skills and a great team player
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Exposure to finance systems (e.g., D365) is a bonus—but full training will be provided

️ Why OCU?

OCU is a market leader in end-to-end infrastructure engineering across the utilities, energy, and digital sectors. We don’t just follow industry trends—we set them. With continuous growth and innovation, we offer real opportunities for career development in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

You’ll be joining a business that values its people, supports continuous learning, and delivers work that really makes a difference.

Ready to Kickstart Your Finance Career?
Apply now and take the first step toward building a career in finance with a company that’s going places.