Accounts Receivable Specialist

Handley James Consulting Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Handley James Consulting Ltd is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support accounts receivable activities within a growing, internationally engaged manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes accurate invoicing, cash collection, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure timely payments.

You will manage invoices, allocations, reconciliations and customer queries, contributing to cash flow and month-end close while pursuing process improvements and career development within the finance

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable, sales ledger or credit control role.
• AAT qualification or current study toward one is advantageous.
• Organised, accurate and proactive with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Raising and issuing customer invoices and credit notes accurately and on time.
• Allocating customer payments and maintaining accurate sales ledger records.
• Managing credit control activity, proactively chasing overdue payments and reducing aged debt.
• Reconciling customer accounts and resolving invoice and payment queries promptly.
• Producing aged debtor reports and supporting cash flow forecasting and month end processes.
• Supporting bank reconciliations, audits and wider financial reporting.
• Building strong relationships with customers and internal teams to ensure timely payment.
• Supporting improvements to accounts receivable processes, controls and cash collection.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Sales ledger

Credit control

Cash flow

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Handley James Consulting Ltd is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support accounts receivable activities within a growing, internationally engaged manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes accurate invoicing, cash collection, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure timely payments.

You will manage invoices, allocations, reconciliations and customer queries, contributing to cash flow and month-end close while pursuing process improvements and career development within the finance