Accounts Receivable Clerk

Michael Page; Ringway; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk in Manchester to support the accounting and finance team with customer payments and accurate record-keeping. You will process payments, follow up on overdue amounts, reconcile AR transactions, and assist with month-end closing while maintaining organised records.

The role offers a temporary position with development potential and salary up to £30,000. Strong Excel and accounting software skills, attention to detail and proactive communication

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable or similar finance role.
• Proficient with accounting software and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Effective communication with customers and internal teams.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and completing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process customer payments and allocate them accurately.
• Monitor and follow up on overdue payments to ensure timely collections.
• Reconcile accounts receivable transactions to maintain accurate records.
• Generate and distribute invoices to customers as required.
• Respond promptly to customer queries regarding invoices and payments.
• Assist with month-end closing tasks related to accounts receivable.
• Maintain organised and up-to-date financial documentation.
• Support the accounting and finance team with ad hoc tasks as needed.

Skills

Accounts receivable experience

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

As an Accounts Receivable Clerk in Manchester, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of the business by managing customer payments and maintaining accurate financial records. This temporary role offers the chance to contribute directly to the accounting and finance team.

Client Details

This organisation is going through an exciting change and has been through a successful period of growth.

Description

• Process customer payments and allocate them accurately to accounts.
• Monitor and follow up on overdue payments to ensure timely collections.
• Reconcile accounts receivable transactions to maintain accurate records.
• Generate and distribute invoices to customers as required.
• Respond promptly to customer queries regarding invoices and payments.
• Assist with month-end closing tasks related to accounts receivable.
• Maintain organised and up-to-date financial documentation.
• Support the accounting and finance team with ad hoc tasks as needed.

Profile

• A successful Accounts Receivable Clerk should have:
• Previous experience in an accounts receivable or similar finance role.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Effective communication skills for liaising with customers and internal teams.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and completing tasks.

Job Offer

Salary up to £30,000 dependent on the level of experience.

Interim role with opportunity for development.