Accounts Receivable Specialist

Reply; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Reply specialises in designing and implementing solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. The Accounts Receivable (AR) Consultant will manage end-to-end AR processes for multiple Reply entities, ensuring accurate invoicing and timely payments using SAP and the in-house GECO tool.

The role requires strong numerical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within the AR and Finance team, supporting period-end closing and audits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or a similar finance role.
• Holds AAT or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Excellent proficiency with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounts receivable processes for multiple designated Reply entities, ensuring accurate invoicing and collection of payments.
• Generate, issue, and correct invoices and credit notes in SAP and GECO, confirming details with entity Partners as required.
• Act as the primary Finance point of contact for customers, resolving billing discrepancies and invoicing-related queries.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger in SAP, maintaining accurate documentation and records for AR activities.
• Collaborate with Partners, account managers, and business unit managers to address AR-related issues and provide escalation support.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, half-year, and year-end closing activities, preparing AR-related information and reports.
• Assist with internal and external financial audits by providing AR data and explanations as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of AR processes with high standards of accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

AAT or equivalent

Tools

SAP

GECO

MS Office/Excel

Job description

Reply specialises in designing and implementing solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Structured as a network of highly specialised companies, Reply supports leading European industrial groups in sectors such as Telco & Media, Industry and Services, Banking and Insurance, and Public Administration, helping define and develop business models enabled by new paradigms such as AI, Cloud Computing, Digital Media, and the Internet of Things. Reply’s services include Consulting, System Integration, and Digital Services.

Role Overview:

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Consultant will manage end-to-end AR processes for multiple designated Reply entities, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing and customer payments using SAP and the in-house account management tool (GECO). The role will include handling invoice issuance and credit notes, resolving billing discrepancies, acting as a primary finance point of contact for customers, and maintaining accurate AR ledgers and documentation. The consultant will collaborate closely with entity partners and internal stakeholders on all AR-related matters, supporting period-end closing activities and financial audits as required. This position requires strong numerical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of the wider AR and Finance team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end accounts receivable processes for multiple designated Reply entities, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing and collection of payments.
• Generate, issue, and, where necessary, correct invoices and credit notes in SAP and the in-house account management tool (GECO), confirming details with entity Partners as required.
• Act as the primary Finance point of contact for customers of designated entities, resolving billing discrepancies, disputes, and invoicing-related queries.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger in SAP, maintaining accurate documentation and records for all AR activities.
• Collaborate with entity Partners, account managers, and business unit managers to address AR-related issues and provide escalation support where needed.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, half-year, and year-end closing activities, preparing AR-related information and reports as requested.
• Assist with internal and external financial audits by providing accurate AR data, documentation, and explanations as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of AR processes while upholding high standards of accuracy, organisation, and timeliness.

About the Candidate:

• Proven experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or a similar finance role, with solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Holds AAT or an equivalent professional qualification, and demonstrates a strong enthusiasm for working within an accounts receivable team.
• Highly proficient in ERP systems (preferably SAP) and MS Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to work efficiently with financial data.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple deadlines.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of the wider AR and Finance team, showing resilience and determination.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Comfortable acting as a point of escalation for AR-related queries, demonstrating sound judgment and problem-solving abilities.

Reply is an Equal Opportunities Employer and committed to embracing diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law.

Reply is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, please let us know of any Reasonable Adjustments you may need.