Accounts Receivable - Senior

thebigword; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading language services provider is looking for a member to join their Invoicing team in Leeds. The role involves accurate processing of invoices, managing client communications, and leading team operations during the absence of the Team Manager. Ideal candidates will excel in Microsoft Office, have strong communication skills, and experience in financial teams. This position offers an opportunity to mentor and support a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Experience working within a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Process interpreting invoices accurately and promptly.
• Manage inbound emails from clients and suppliers.
• Recalculate costs for client accuracy.
• Generate daily and weekly reports.
• Support and mentor team members.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong planning and organizational abilities

Ability to resolve issues

Job description

Your Role in Action – Key Responsibilities

This role will sit predominantly within the Invoicing team but will also include Credit Control responsibilities.

• Invoice Processing: Accurately and promptly process interpreting invoices, ensuring timely completion.
• Client & Supplier Communication: Manage inbound emails from clients and suppliers, addressing queries related to costs, disputes, cancellations, double bookings, invoice issues, time disputes, charges, and quality concerns.
• Cost Recalculation: Recalculate costs for clients to ensure accuracy and effective resolution of queries.
• Communication Management: Maintain clear and effective communication channels with team members to support streamlined operations.
• System Migration & Testing: Oversee system migration activities and perform necessary testing.
• Reporting & Activity Completion: Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports, and complete activities required by clients and internal staff.
• Query & Dispute Resolution: Respond promptly to queries and disputes related to the invoicing process.
• Credit Notes: Produce credit notes as required.
• Team Leadership: Act as the senior point of contact when the Team Manager is absent.
• Work Allocation: Allocate and distribute workloads across the team.
• Team Support: Support, mentor, and coach members of the Invoicing and Credit Control teams.
• Process Management: Ensure processes are in place, up to date, and consistently followed by the team.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Assist with interviews and meetings involving other departments.
• Training: Take the lead on onboarding and training new starters.
• Documentation: Maintain up-to-date process notes and operational guides.

The Perfect Match: Your Skills & Talents

You should apply if you….

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite for efficient data handling and documentation.
• Driven by deadlines, adept at prioritising workload effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proactive and self-motivated, thriving in fast-paced environments.
• Pays meticulous attention to detail in tasks and projects.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities for effective task management.
• Demonstrates a desire to understand and resolve issues efficiently.
• Comfortable using initiative and confident in decision-making.
• Driven by passion, striving to achieve set targets consistently.
• Enjoys collaborative work environments.
• Financial Team Experience: Previous work within a finance team

I would be an added bonus if you….

• Have customer service experience.
• Have any experience in the language service sector.
• Have previous senior level experience.