Accounts Receivable Clerk

The Niche Partnership; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Southampton is offering an Accounts Receivable position with hybrid working options. You’ll be part of a friendly finance team responsible for managing overdue invoices, preparing reports, and improving processes. Candidates should have experience in roles like Accounts Receivable Clerk or Credit Controller, good communication skills, and Excel proficiency. The role includes 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid working - 2 days from home

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday off

Career progression path

Free onsite parking

Value for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Experience in roles such as Accounts Receivable Clerk, Credit Controller, or Finance Assistant.
• Ability to handle sensitive and difficult situations with confidence.
• Proficient in Excel for reporting and data management.

Responsibilities

• Call customers to chase overdue invoices and build relationships.
• Prepare weekly aged debtor reports and update the Financial Controller.
• Liaise with internal teams to manage account holds.
• Allocate BACS payments from the bank.
• Suggest process improvements for efficiency.
• Manage the billing inbox and support customer queries.

Skills

Previous experience in accounts receivable

Confident communication style

Good Excel skills

Job description

Overview

Looking for an Accounts Receivable role where you can work flexibly, feel part of a genuinely friendly team, and see the impact of your work every day? With hybrid working (2 days from home), 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off, and a team that’s upbeat, supportive and full of energy, this is a great place to settle in and grow. You’ll join a finance department that takes pride in working together. People help each other out, celebrate the small wins, and share ideas to make life easier.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:

Responsibilities

• Calling customers to chase overdue invoices and build positive relationships
• Preparing weekly aged debtor reports and sharing updates with the Financial Controller
• Liaising with internal teams and putting accounts on hold when necessary
• Allocating BACS payments from the bank
• Suggesting improvements to streamline and strengthen processes
• Managing the billing inbox, supporting customer queries

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role, such as Accounts Receivable Clerk / Credit Controller / Credit Control Clerk / Credit Control Manager / Sales Ledger Clerk / Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant / Collections Officer
• To have a confident and personable communication style, comfortable dealing with sensitive and difficult situations
• Good Excel skills

Benefits

• Hybrid working - 2 days from home per week
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus your birthday off
• Career progression path
• Free onsite parking
• A team that genuinely values continuous improvement and welcomes your ideas

If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!

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