Accounts Receivable Clerk

Michael Page; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established financial services firm in Maidstone is seeking a candidate for a financial operations role. Responsibilities include processing customer payments, managing cash applications, and ensuring account reconciliations. The ideal applicant has experience in accounts receivable, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent position with opportunities for career growth

Professional work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in financial operations, preferably within accounts receivable.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Process and apply daily customer payments using data from bank statements.
• Utilise a cash application automation tool to auto-match payments.
• Monitor and manage unapplied or unidentified cash.
• Perform timely clearing of invoices, adjustments, and write-offs.
• Reconcile customer accounts to maintain ledger accuracy.

Skills

Experience in financial operations

Strong attention to detail

Proficiency with accounting software

Ability to work effectively in a team

Proactive approach to problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Client Details

This organisation is a well-established entity operating as part of a larger network. It is known for its professional work environment, with a dedicated focus on delivering high-quality financial operations.

Description

• Process and apply daily customer payments using data from bank statements, remittance advice, and third-party portals, ensuring accurate matching in our DMS
• Utilise a cash application automation tool to auto-match and apply payments where possible, and manually resolve exceptions
• Monitor and manage unapplied or unidentified cash, initiating prompt investigations and liaising with credit control sites to resolve issues
• Perform timely clearing of invoices, adjustments, write-offs, credit/debit memos in accordance with internal guidelines
• Reconcile customer accounts to maintain ledger accuracy and support AR aging clarity
• Handle payment discrepancies including short/over payments and resolve them according to escalation protocols
• Support cash application elements of month-end close and contribute to AR reporting accuracy
• Coordinate with dealership finance teams, SSC colleagues, and external customers to ensure payment queries are resolved quickly and efficiently

Profile

A successful applicant:

• Experience in financial operations, preferably within accounts receivable
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary
• Permanent position with opportunities for career growth.
• Professional work environment in Maidstone.