Accounts Receivable Controller

NW Recruitment Services Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Controller for a 12-month contract. This role involves processing customer invoices, reconciling transactions, and maintaining effective credit control. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and at least 3 years of accounts experience. You will enjoy a supportive work environment with flexible hours, generous holiday entitlement, and additional benefits like free parking and a company bonus scheme. If you are ready to contribute your expertise to a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement 25 days + bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Auto Enrolment Pension

Death In Service

Company discretionary bonus scheme

Medicash scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounts experience with strong Excel skills.
• Knowledge of payroll and accounts receivable processes.

Responsibilities

• Processing customer invoices and reconciling transactions.
• Maintaining an efficient Credit Control process.
• Preparing payroll journals and expense calculations.

Skills

Accounting

Excel

Payroll

Accounts Receivable

Education

Accounting degree or equivalent (AAT)

Tools

IFS accounting software

Spreadsheet database

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a well-established client in the Altham area who is looking for an Accounts Receivable Controller on a 12-month contract. The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of accounts experience and be strong on systems including Excel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Processing and coordinating customer invoices.
• Verifying and posting details of customer transactions, such as funds received, and reconciling to the ledgers and/or cashbooks and databases.
• Preparing vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records, and reviewing for accuracy.
• Reconciling general ledger accounts with various registers.
• Maintaining an efficient and effective Credit Control process.
• Controlling customer deposits via IFS accounting software and a spreadsheet database.
• Reconciling bank statements.
• Reconciling intercompany account transactions and balances.
• Updating and monitoring Time and Attendance (T&A) clocking in IFS software.
• Collating weekly T&A information for submission to the Payroll Bureau.
• Preparing the weekly payroll journal for posting in IFS.
• Calculating and processing the weekly expense and per diem expenses for payment to employees.
• Monitoring loans and accounts payable and receivable to ensure that payments are up to date.
• Reconciling report discrepancies and problems.
• Coding data for input to financial data processing system according to company procedures.
• Reviewing, balancing, and interpreting computer reports, and making corrections.
• Assisting customers by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services.
• Other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Accounting degree / (AAT) or equivalent or QBE.
• Payroll & Accounts experience ideally 2-3 years.
• Excellent MS Excel skills, including working knowledge of formulas, VLOOKUPs & Pivot tables.

HOURS & BENEFITS:

• Working hours Monday to Thursday 8am - 5:30pm & Friday 8am - 12 Noon (40 hours).
• Flexible working may apply to this role but it will be completely office-based with no hybrid options.
• Holiday entitlement 25 days + bank holidays.
• Lunchtime finish on Friday.
• Free on-site parking.
• Auto Enrolment Pension.
• Death In Service.
• Company discretionary bonus scheme.
• Medicash scheme.

If you have all the relevant experience for this vacancy then please apply immediately.