Accounts Receivable Specialist - 3-6 Month Contract

Hewett Recruitment; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewett Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant for a busy finance team in Ledbury on a temporary 3-6 month contract. You will handle high-volume invoicing, credit control, and cash allocation, supporting cash flow improvements and customer relationships.

You will work in a fast-paced environment processing thousands of invoices monthly, ensure accurate ledgers, perform reconciliations, and liaise with colleagues to resolve billing queries, contributing to accurate month-end

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable or sales ledger roles.
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems.
• Proven ability to reduce aged debt and manage credit control.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Able to manage a busy workload with prioritisation.
• Professional telephone manner and clear communication.
• Collaborative, adaptable and confidential working style.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage customer accounts to reduce aged debt.
• Maintain accurate invoices, payments, remittances and balances.
• Allocate payments promptly and reconcile the sales ledger.
• Upload invoices to online portals and track payments.
• Conduct credit checks and monitor credit limits and terms.
• Process authorised credit notes in line with policy.
• Prepare weekly aged debt and cash reports to support cash flow.
• Manage intercompany invoicing and monthly recharges.
• Reconcile online sales receipts across platforms.
• Support process improvements and maintain customer records.
• Assist sales and wider finance teams to resolve queries.
• Support month-end reconciliations and audits.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Sales ledger

Credit control

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Job description

Hewett Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant for a busy finance team in Ledbury on a temporary 3-6 month contract. You will handle high-volume invoicing, credit control, and cash allocation, supporting cash flow improvements and customer relationships.

You will work in a fast-paced environment processing thousands of invoices monthly, ensure accurate ledgers, perform reconciliations, and liaise with colleagues to resolve billing queries, contributing to accurate month-end