Accounts Receivable Clerk

Serco; East Midlands, Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the leisure sector is looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to manage invoicing and customer queries. The role involves meticulous checks on invoices, payment allocation, and debt collection, ensuring timely processing. Join a dedicated team that values service excellence and offers opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Free parking on site

Discounted access to classes and facilities

Development and training opportunities

6% employer-matched pension contribution

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance up to 2x salary

Health support services

Employee assistance program

Discounts through benefits portal

Qualifications

• Experience in a Sales/Purchase/Treasury Clerk role.
• Good IT and numerical skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Raise sales invoices and resolve customer queries.
• Allocate payments and investigate discrepancies.
• Conduct monthly statement runs and assist in audits.

Skills

IT skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Experience in Sales/Purchase/Treasury Clerk role

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Clerk

Location: Leicester office, 3 days per week, Work from home 2 days per week

Working hours: 37 hours, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

Salary: £25,000 per annum

About Serco Leisure

We are recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Clerk responsible for raising sales invoices for our leisure centres, resolving customer queries, and ensuring timely processing within the Accounts Receivable department, adhering to Company Procedures. You will work within the Central Finance team, handling customer invoices, credit notes, and ensuring payments are collected on time.

Responsibilities

1. Perform meticulous checks on invoice & credit note batches before processing to minimize follow-up
2. Obtain correct approvals for invoices and credits prior to ledger entry
3. Allocate Bacs, cheques, and cash payments
4. Investigate payment discrepancies and coordinate with relevant personnel, arranging credit notes if necessary
5. Focus on debt collection, addressing overdue balances, adding comments to the ledger, and communicating with relevant parties for resolution
6. Conduct monthly statement runs
7. Assist in reconciling Age Debtors for relevant contract managers
8. Support audit processes as needed
9. Perform ad hoc duties as required by the business

Qualifications

• Good IT and numerical skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience in a Sales/Purchase/Treasury Clerk role

Why Join Us

Make an impact by ensuring our communities receive exceptional service and enjoy a safe, healthy, and connected environment.

Enjoy internal progression opportunities, skill development, and career advancement within our diverse team.

Be part of a dedicated team that takes pride in delivering excellent service.

What We Offer

• Free parking on site
• Discounted access to classes and facilities
• Development and training opportunities
• 6% employer-matched pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance up to 2x salary
• Health support services
• Employee assistance program
• Discounts through benefits portal on dining, travel, shopping, and entertainment

Serco/Serco Leisure Operating Limited manages the recruitment process and employee deployment for the Trust. We are committed to equal opportunities. Applicants with additional needs or queries are encouraged to contact the Recruitment Team at 0345 010 4000. A DBS check may be required as per company policy.