Accounts Receivable Senior

Pricecheck; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector seeks an Accounts Receivable Senior to enhance their team in Sheffield. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring accuracy in transactions and support team operations while fostering relationships across departments. This position offers professional growth through active involvement in process improvements, training, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support AR Manager with onboarding and training new recruits.
• Monitor AR team workload and processes.
• Post multi-currency cash receipts and reconcile accounts.

Skills

Communication

Numerical Skills

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Commercial Awareness

Education

Extensive knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Experience with SAP

Job description

As Accounts Receivable Senior, you will play a key role in overseeing the accurate recording of transactions in accordance with company policies and procedures. Working closely with the AR Manager, you will take ownership of ensuring all AR-related activities are completed efficiently and to a high standard, supporting the smooth operation of the wider AR team and contributing to process improvements where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the AR Manager with the onboarding and training of new recruits
• Support the AR Manager in monitoring & managing team workload
• Supporting the AR Manager with AR month end processes
• Supporting AR Manager gathering evidence for audit queries/requests at year end
• Suggesting and implementing improvements to processes and workflows
• Provide support to other members of the AR team, including problem solving and continuous training.
• Posting multi-currency cash receipts in a timely manner
• Reviewing unallocated cash including suspense accounts, chasing and posting remittances where necessary
• Raising of service & other non-product related customer invoices and credit notes
• Preparation of daily invoicing reconciliation between the finance and warehouse management systems, investigating resolving any issues
• Preparation of D2C account reconciliations, identifying, investigating and resolving any issues
• Assist with aged receivable reconciliation, review and analysis
• Assist with consignment account postings and stock reconciliations
• Timely set up of new customers, including carrying out due diligence checks in line with relevant policies
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with the sales, e-commerce and customer operations departments, as well as other departments across Pricecheck
• Monitoring of the AR mailbox, ensuring timely and appropriate resolution of stakeholder queries/disputes

Essential Requirements

• Positively develops relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Applies professional and ethical judgement when engaging with stakeholders
• Identifies strategic options to add value, using data and technology
• Trusted member of the finance team for general enquiries across the company
• Confident communication (written and verbal) – transfer information with clarity and asking questions
• Numerical and analytical skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good time management skills with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), SAP
• Commercial awareness and understanding of business drivers
• Proactive in using initiative; demonstrating a willingness to learn and develop skills to maintain reputation as a department/ company