Accounts Receivable Team Member (12 Month FTC) - Newcastle upon Tyne

Balfour Beatty; North East; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pivotal role in the finance team of a leading infrastructure company as an Accounts Receivable Team Member. You will handle high-volume cash receipting, assist with complex invoice queries, and support business transitions while contributing to process improvement. This 12-month contract offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, embodying the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Smart working with flexible hours

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Ability to manage time effectively and deliver against deadlines.
• Excellent teamwork skills with a proactive mindset.
• Understanding VAT and the importance of correct application in Accounts Receivable.

Responsibilities

• Raise a high volume of invoices daily according to SLAs.
• Input daily receipts and ensure internal controls are robust.
• Investigate unapplied cash receipts and respond to complex invoice queries.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Education

A-C grade in Maths, English and IT at GCSE or the equivalent

Working towards AAT Level 2 or other professional exams

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Job description

About the role

Our work matters to millions. It’ll matter to you too.

Join our Enabling Functions, finance team based at Quorum Business Park, Longbenton, Newcastle as a Accounts Receivable Team Member on a 12 Month FTC and you’ll be a big part of fascinating, complex, varied and meaningful work!

What you'll be doing

The effective and efficient Cash receipting and allocation recording of transactions and associated documents in a high volume, target driven, customer centric Shared Service operating environment

• Raise a high volume of invoices daily in adherence with 24 hour service level agreements (SLA)
• Input a high volume of receipts daily in adherence with departmental SLA metrics.
• Ensure accurate recording of receipts/invoices raised to ensure internal controls are robust.
• Deal with a high number of queries ( both telephone and written)
• Daily investigation into unapplied / unidentified cash receipts ensuring items are followed up in a timely manner, recorded accurately and actioned in line with SLAs.
• Respond to and resolving complex invoice queries from the business and colleagues within the shared service centre.
• Assist with User Acceptance Testing for new business solutions & transitions as required.
• Support 1/2 year and full year end audit process, providing information in a timely manner to ensure the business complies with the timetables set forth.
• Contribute to the analysis of processes and controls, suggesting improvements to drive efficiency and effectiveness of the department.
• Ability to navigate Accounting systems confidently
• Provide exceptional customer service to external and internal customers ensuring queries are dealt with in line with internal time frames
• Business partnering with colleagues within Newcastle and site based colleagues to explain issues and resolve effectively.
• Understanding VAT and the importance of correct application of VAT laws in Accounts Receivable
• Support the process of ensuring all key processes are documented via a DTP (Desktop Procedure Document) and uploaded to relevant system.

Who we're looking for

The following qualities are essential:

• Able to effectively manage time and deliver against deadlines, setting own goals and being proactive in seeking and driving improvements
• Organised and proactive – Process Improvement mind-set
• Excellent telephone manner and customer service skills
• Positive and proactive approach to all aspects of work
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with all levels of people in the organisation
• Excellent team player, able to work as part of different size teams but also independently where required
• Excellent skills in excel in able to analyse data and suggest improvements
• Flexible in approach to work, recognising patterns of work and being able to proactively support full department
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with data inputting and reporting.
• Have achieved an A-C grade in Maths, English and IT at GCSE or the equivalent

The following experience are desirable:

• Working towards AAT Level 2 or other professional exams e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ICM.
• Excellent working knowledge of multicurrency ERP system (preferably Oracle)

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions are Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability. Together, they support delivery of our Build to Last strategy whilst improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.