Accounts Receivable Clerk

Michael Page; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency is seeking a candidate to support the accounting and finance team in Maidstone. This role involves processing financial transactions, ensuring accuracy in payment applications, and reconciling customer accounts. Candidates should have experience in financial operations, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with accounting software. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth in a structured environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent position

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.
• Utilise a cash application automation tool to auto-match payments.
• Monitor and manage unapplied or unidentified cash.
• Perform timely clearing of invoices and account adjustments.
• Reconcile customer accounts to maintain ledger accuracy.
• Handle payment discrepancies according to escalation protocols.
• Support cash application for month-end close reporting.
• Coordinate with finance teams and external customers.
• Maintain strict adherence to internal controls and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proficiency with accounting software

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Process improvement

Job description

This candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the accounting and finance team by ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. This position is based in Maidstone and offers an excellent opportunity to work in a structured and professional environment.

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain strict adherence to internal controls, audit standards, and SOX compliance where applicable

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

Job Offer

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