Accounts Receivable Clerk

Forge Talent; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free On-Site Parking

Job summary

Forge Talent's client in Liverpool is seeking an Accounts Receivable Associate to join the Order to Cash team in a fast-paced Shared Service Centre.

You will handle end-to-end AR duties including invoicing, cash allocation, credit control and query resolution, with pro-active liaison to B2B/B2C clients and internal stakeholders. Travel to Liverpool 4 days per week is required; on-site parking is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance position with end-to-end AR processes (billing, cash allocation, credit control and collections).
• Experience in a large, growing multi-entity organisation or Shared Service Centre is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment with strong prioritisation.
• Good problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process and issue a high volume of customer invoices accurately and promptly.
• Liaise with B2B and B2C clients to ensure timely settlement of invoices.
• Support the Credit Control team with collections using aged receivable reports.
• Coordinate with clients and internal departments to resolve order and invoice discrepancies.
• Respond to and resolve customer queries regarding invoices, payments and account status.
• Maintain accounts receivable records and correspondence.
• Manage the accounts receivable inbox and communications with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies; support audits and ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Billing

Cash allocation

Credit control

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Excel

Job description

Accounts Receivable Associate / Order To Cash/ Sales Ledger/ Credit Control/ Free On- Site Parking/ Varied Role

Forge Talent are supporting a growing Shared Service Centre with a requirement within their Order to Cash Team. This is an excellent opportunity for somebody with 18 months + Accounts Receivable/ Finance experience to grow their career within an evolving business environment.

As part of a friendly and supportive team you will be responsible for overseeing varied duties including, billings, cash allocation, credit control (both Business to Business and Consumer) and query resolution.

This is a fast-paced role whereby no two days are the same and will suit somebody who enjoys being involved in the end-to-end accounts receivable process.

Accounts Receivable Associate Responsibilities:

• Process and issue a high volume of customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Proactively liaise with both B2B and B2C clients to ensure the timely settlement of invoices.
• Support the Credit Control team with the collection of overdue invoices and accounts, using aged receivable reports.
• Coordinate with clients and internal departments to resolve order and invoice discrepancies.
• Proactively respond to and resolve customer queries regarding invoices, payments, and account status
• Accurately maintain and update the accounts receivable records and correspondence.
• Maintain the accounts receivable inbox and proactively manage communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit standards, and financial policies related to billing and accounts receivables activity.
• Provide support for finance audits and ad-hoc tasks as required

Required Accounts Receivable Associate Experience:

• Previous experience in a finance position. Exposure to end-to-end accounts receivable processes (billing, cash allocation, credit control and collections) is highly advantageous.
• Experience of working within a large, growing, multi entity organisation is highly advantageous. Exposure to working in a Shared Service Centre environment is ideal.
• The ability to work in a fast paced and time sensitive capacity where the prioritisation of tasks is key.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to resolve and troubleshoot issues.
• Excellent organisational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive, ambitious and positive attitude with a willingness to master and develop within the role.
• Strong computerised systems skills and intermediate Excel skills

Applicants must be able to travel to Liverpool 4 days per week. The ability to start work on a reduced notice period is highly advantageous.