Accounts Receivable Specialist

Howett Thorpe; Fleet; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME business in Fleet is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance team on a full-time basis. The role involves managing the sales ledger, ensuring accurate recording of customer loans, timely processing of payments, and maintaining financial records. The ideal candidate holds AAT Level 3 or equivalent and has 3+ years' experience in bookkeeping. This position offers benefits including hybrid working and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working

Discretionary bonus scheme

8% employer pension contribution

Private medical scheme

Death in Service benefit

Health cash plan scheme

Income protection

Qualifications

• 3+ years' bookkeeping or accounts receivable experience.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Excellent communication skills

Strong Excel skills

Organizational ability

Problem-solving skills

Education

AAT Level 3 qualified or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

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.

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