Accounts Receivable Clerk

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid work after probation

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd in Manchester is seeking an Accounts Receivable professional to manage customer accounts, chase overdue payments and ensure accurate records.

You will raise invoices, monitor balances, allocate payments, reconcile accounts and prepare aged debt reports while maintaining strong customer relationships.

The role offers hybrid working after probation, up to £29,000 per year, and opportunities to grow within the finance team.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or similar finance role.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent 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.

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.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Credit control

Excel

Accounting software

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Tools

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