Accounts Receivable Clerk

ELIQUO HYDROK UK; Higher Trekenning; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water treatment company in the UK is seeking an experienced AR finance support professional. You will manage the AR ledger, ensure timely invoicing, and collaborate with project management teams. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively across various professional levels. This role offers benefits such as hybrid working and a Medicash healthcare plan, fostering a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working options

Medicash Health Plan

Company Pension

Sick Pay

On-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Events

Appraisal and Personal Development programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an AR finance support role (1–2 years preferred).
• Strong MS Excel skills, able to competently use spreadsheets.
• Experience of working to deadlines in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with the project management team to ensure timely payment applications.
• Monitor sales ledger and actively pursue overdue debt.
• Maintain and prepare the credit control report for weekly meetings.

Skills

Strong MS Excel skills

Ability to communicate effectively

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Experience in AR finance support

Experience of processing AR on ERP systems

Experience of working to deadlines

Education

1-2 years in an AR finance support role

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

To take ownership of the AR ledger, supported by the assistant accountant, ensuring the timely and accurate reporting of the sale ledger. Assist and own a variety of ad hoc projects to improve business processes and efficiency.

What you'll be doing:

• Liaising with the project management team to ensure applications for payment are issued in a timely manner each month, in accordance with the payment terms of ongoing projects.

• In conjunction with the project management team, monitor the receipt of client assessments and the issuing of sales invoices on projects as appropriate.

• Monitor the sales ledger and actively chase overdue debt liaising with project managers where necessary.

• Maintain a full schedule of retentions, including due dates. Invoice and chase as required.

• Post customer receipts to Dynamics 365.

• Obtain credit references as required and monitor regularly for changes.

• Support the audit team with their annual queries.

• Maintain and prepare the credit control report for the weekly credit control meeting.

• Review customer records on D365. Update aged records as well as general maintenance of customer billing details, credit limits and contact details. Design processes for maintenance and security of details.

Who we are looking for:

• Proven experience in an AR finance support role (1–2 years preferred).

• Strong MS Excel skills, able to competently use spreadsheets

• Experience of working to deadlines, in a high‑pressure environment

• Experience of processing AR on ERP systems

• The ability to communicate concisely, assertively and effectively with various professional disciplines and at all levels of an organisation

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and with integrity.

About us

ELIQUO HYDROK is an award‑winning, established and growing, market leader. We provide water treatment solutions that keep seas and rivers clean and drinking water safe. From flood water management to sewage filtration systems, we provide innovative, environmentally considerate, cost‑effective, and practical solutions to municipal water companies.

We’re passionate about our people, offering a range of benefits to our valued employees, including hybrid working and a Medicash healthcare plan. You will be part of a team of 180+ colleagues delivering high‑quality, essential services underpinning water infrastructure and environmental improvement across the UK.

Inclusion & Diversity

At Eliquo Hydrok, we are committed to fostering a culture of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect across all areas of our business. We actively promote equality and diversity, and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind - whether based on gender, race, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or employment status. Our goal is to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, feels respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. To support fairness in our recruitment process, we ask all applicants to complete an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) survey after applying. This helps us monitor and improve our practices, ensuring equal access to opportunities for everyone.

Benefits

• Flexible/hybrid working options available

• Medicash Health Plan

• Company Pension

• Sick Pay

• On-site parking

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Company Events

• Appraisal and Personal Development programme