Accounts Receivable Specialist - 3 Months FTC

Ashley Kate HR; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team on a 3-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will have experience in credit control and accounts receivable, demonstrating strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role is critical for maintaining credit account health and requires comfortable usage of accounting systems and Excel.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in credit control, sales ledger, or accounts assistant role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process daily credit card and direct debit payments.
• Monitor and follow up on failed transactions.
• Provide weekly credit status updates to sales managers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

• Job Reference: JN -072025-63022_1751459509

We're currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team on a 3-month fixed-term contract, starting as soon as possible. If you're detail-oriented, highly organised, and have experience in credit control or accounts receivable, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

You'll play a key role in maintaining the health of credit accounts - from processing daily payments to liaising with customers and supporting monthly reconciliations. The role also involves working closely with our finance team based in Europe, so excellent communication skills are a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately process daily credit card and direct debit payments
• Monitor and follow up on failed transactions
• Communicate with credit account customers in a professional and friendly manner
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and our finance team in Europe
• Maintain clear and accurate records of all payment activity
• Support monthly account reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies
• Provide weekly credit status updates to sales managers

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in a credit control, sales ledger, or accounts assistant role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confident working independently and within a team
• Comfortable using accounting systems and Excel
• Ability to start at short notice

About Us

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