Accounts Receivable Clerk

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus - 5% for the first year

Hybrid working after probation

Career development opportunities

Employee benefits available on request

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd is seeking an Accounts Receivable professional to manage invoices, payments, and customer queries. You will monitor balances, chase overdue payments, and keep accurate records while supporting month-end activities.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organised problem-solving and strong communication, with hybrid working after probation and opportunities to develop within the finance team.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or similar finance role is desirable.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail in financial records.
• Clear communication and customer service skills.
• Good organisation and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Raising and issuing customer invoices and credit notes.
• Monitoring customer accounts and outstanding balances.
• Chasing overdue payments by telephone and email.
• Allocating incoming payments accurately to customer accounts.
• Reconciling customer accounts and investigating discrepancies.
• Resolving invoice queries and payment disputes promptly.
• Maintaining up-to-date accounts receivable records.
• Preparing aged debt reports and updates on balances.
• Building and maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Assisting with month-end processes and other finance duties.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Are you an Accounts Receivable professional who knows how to keep things running smoothly?

Do you enjoy staying on top of customer accounts, ensuring payments are received on time and finding solutions to account queries? Are you someone who takes pride in accuracy, organisation and getting things right?

If that sounds like you, this could be your next career move!

Key Responsibilities:

• Raising and issuing customer invoices and credit notes.
• Monitoring customer accounts and outstanding balances.
• Chasing overdue payments by telephone and email.
• Allocating incoming payments accurately to customer accounts.
• Reconciling customer accounts and investigating discrepancies.
• Resolving invoice queries and payment disputes promptly.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounts receivable records.
• Preparing aged debt reports and providing updates on outstanding balances.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers.
• Assisting with month-end processes and other finance duties as required.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or a similar finance role is desirable.
• Good numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting software.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Annual Salary up to £29,000
• Annual bonus - 5% for the first year / will increase
• Hybrid working after probation - 2 days from home 3 days in the office
• Opportunities to grow and develop into a finance team
• Wide range of company benefits - on request

We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.