CONFIDENTIAL - Accounts Receivable Clerk

Castle Employment Group; North East; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable finance recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their finance team. This role is vital for accurate cash processing and bank reconciliations, offering a competitive salary and hybrid work options. Ideal candidates will have experience in accounts receivable, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. On-site parking is available, and the position is accessible via public transport.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts receivable or general ledger roles.
• Strong understanding of cash allocation and bank reconciliation.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process daily cash receipts from retail stores accurately.
• Allocate customer payments to invoices and reconcile accounts.
• Monitor outstanding balances and support credit control.

Skills

Cash allocation

Bank reconciliation

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Sage

Job description

A well-established manufacturing and retail business based in Scarborough is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their finance team offering a competitive salary of up todays holiday and hybrid working options. This role is key to ensuring accurate cash processing bank reconciliations and providing occasional support for accounts payable duties.

As an Accounts Receivable Clerk you will :

• Process daily cash receipts from retail stores and wholesale customers accurately
• Allocate customer payments to invoices and reconcile customer accounts
• Monitor outstanding balances and support effective credit control
• Raise invoices for wholesale and ad hoc customers as required
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations resolving discrepancies promptly
• Provide support for accounts payable during busy periods or absences including invoice processing and supplier reconciliations
• Assist with month-end close audit requests and maintaining accurate financial records
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen financial controls

To be successful in this Accounts Receivable Clerk role you will ideally have :

• Previous experience in accounts receivable or general ledger roles (experience in manufacturing or retail is advantageous)
• Strong understanding of cash allocation bank reconciliation and basic accounts payable processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP / accounting systems (preferably Sage)
• Excellent attention to detail accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines
• Good communication and problem-solving skills

Also desirable :

• Experience with high-volume transaction environments (multi-site retail e-commerce or wholesale)
• Familiarity with credit control procedures
• Exposure to integrated ERP systems and automated bank reconciliation tools

This opportunity is easily commutable from Scarborough Bridlington Filey Malton Pickering Whitby Driffield and surrounding areas. There is on-site parking available and the role is accessible via public transport.

We would be keen to speak with individuals currently working as Accounts Receivable Clerk Sales Ledger Credit Control Clerk Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant looking for a new challenge.

If this sounds like the next step in your career click the apply button now or contact Castle Employment for a confidential conversation.

Key Skills

• Vendor Invoices
• Customer Service
• Collection calls
• A / R Management
• credit memos
• Past due Account
• General Ledger Accounting
• Accounting
• Excel
• Payroll
• Account Balances
• Credit Card
• Financial statement
• Delinquents Account
• CPA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1