Accounts Receivable Specialist

Howett Thorpe; England; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME business in Fleet is looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their small finance team. This full-time role involves managing the sales ledger, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and requires strong communication and problem-solving skills. Ideal candidates should have AAT Level 3 or equivalent and over 3 years of relevant experience. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, hybrid working options, and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off

Hybrid working

Discretionary bonus scheme

8% employer pension contribution

Private medical scheme (50% employer contribution)

Death in Service benefit (4x salary)

Health cash plan scheme

Income protection (up to 50% of salary for 2 years in the event of long-term illness)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years bookkeeping or accounts receivable experience.
• Strong expertise in Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales ledger and ensure accurate recording of customer loans.
• Process bank interest rate changes and timely customer statements.
• Assist with VAT returns and monthly journals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational ability

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Excel

MS Office

Education

AAT Level 3 qualified or equivalent

Job description

Our client is a growing SME business who are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their small but busy finance team on a full-time basis. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail, a proactive approach, and excellent communication skills to join a growing organisation.

Job Title Accounts Receivable Specialist

Term Permanent

Location Fleet

Salary £32,000 p.a

Reference no 15864

Accounts Receivable Specialist Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Hybrid working
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Private medical scheme (50% employer contribution)
• Death in Service benefit (4x salary)
• Health cash plan scheme
• Income protection (up to 50% of salary for 2 years in the event of long-term illness)

Accounts Receivable Specialist - About the Role

As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you ll play a key role in managing the sales ledger function, ensuring customer loans are accurately recorded, payments are processed on time, and statements are issued efficiently. You ll be central to maintaining accurate financial records, supporting cash flow, and ensuring reliable financial reporting. Key responsibilities:

• Maintain the sales ledger: entering deployed loans and monthly direct debit collections
• Allocate customer receipts and reconcile sales & collections with the accounting system
• Process bank interest rate changes and issue timely customer statements
• Prepare returns of DD collections and funding requests for deployed loans
• Manage intercompany balances and process management fee invoices
• Assist with VAT returns, monthly journals, and ad-hoc financial reporting
• Act as a backup for the Senior Bookkeeper and support system developments

Accounts Receivable Specialist key skills and qualifications:

• AAT Level 3 qualified (or equivalent) or QBE
• 3+ years bookkeeping or accounts receivable experience
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Able to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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