Accounts Recievable Assistant

Socrates Recruitment; Cobham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (2 days in-office, 3 days'

25 days holiday + banks

Discretionary period between Christmas

Cycle to work

Eyecare

Subsidised lunches

Employee assistance

Career progression

Free parking on site

Job summary

My client, a prestigious international organisation in the education sector based in Cobham (KT11), is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join the finance team and support day-to-day invoicing, fee administration across campuses, and payments. The role requires strong customer service, experience in finance or accounts receivable, good Excel skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Hybrid working is offered with 2 days in the office and 3 days at home, plus a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and telephone manner.
• Prior experience in Finance, Accounts Receivable or Credit Control.
• Experience with Excel.
• Experience of working in an education setting is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices, credit notes, payments and refunds.
• Managing daily banking and weekly payment reconciliations.
• Supporting enquiries regarding fees by phone and email.
• Looking after corporate fee payer accounts.
• Assisting with month-end reconciliations and finance reporting.
• Monitoring outstanding balances and following up overdue payments.

Skills

Customer service

Telephone manner

Finance experience

Accounts Receivable

Credit Control

Tools

Excel

Job description

Accounts Receivable Assistant

My client, a prestigious and international organisation based in the education industry and in Cobham (KT11), has an exciting opportunity to join their team as Accounts Receivable Assistant.

In this busy and varied role, you will join their busy finance department, supporting day to day administration of fees across campuses. This role combines finance, customer service and administration.

The successful candidate will be entitled to a salary of £26-29k, dependent on experience, hybrid working and a generous benefits package.

The Role

• Processing invoices, credit notes, payments and refunds
• Managing daily banking and weekly payment reconciliations
• Supporting enquiries regarding fees by phone and email
• Looking after corporate fee payer accounts
• Assisting with month-end reconciliations and finance reporting
• Monitoring outstanding balances and following up overdue payments

The Ideal Candidate

• Excellent customer service and telephone manner
• Prior experience in Finance, Accounts Receivable or Credit Control
• Experience with Excel
• Experience of working in an education setting is desirable but not essential

The Benefits

The successful candidatewill join a friendly and welcoming team, and will be entitled to a salary of 26-29k, dependent on experience.

• hybrid working (2 days in the office, and 3 days home)
• a generous holiday package of 25 days plus banks as well as a discretionary period in between Christmas and New Years
• Cycle to work scheme
• eyecare
• subsidised lunches
• employee assistance
• much more
• scope for career progression and training to support professional and personal development
• free parking on site

We look forward to hearing from you!