Hybrid AP Assistant: Invoices & Collections

Confidential; West Kirby; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco are recruiting for an Accounts Payable role on an 8-month contract for our client based in Speke, Liverpool. The role sits in the Accounts Receivable team and covers collections, payments, and reporting support.

The successful candidate will work 37.5 hours per week, 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, from 8am to 5pm, and liaise with collection agencies and sales for payment escalations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role or similar financial position or a graduate in a Business / Finance Degree course.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practises.
• Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel and knowledge of SAP.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Run ageing reports and review AP balance.
• Processing invoices.
• Resolve non-payment issues with customers.
• Liaise with collection agencies.
• Liaise with sales team to for payment escalations.
• Process write-offs.
• Respond to ad hoc customer queries.
• Liaise with customer service on customer queries as required.
• Develop collections & customer queries root cause reports to identify opportunities to improve the process and drive customer satisfaction.
• Support ad hoc requests and activities (e.g. queries from cash applications, customer service teams).
• Provide support and assistance with Cash Application activities during periods of high demand as required.
• Support ad hoc projects or continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Data entry

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Business / Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Adecco are recruiting for an Accounts Payable role on an 8-month contract for our client based in Speke, Liverpool. The role sits in the Accounts Receivable team and covers collections, payments, and reporting support.

The successful candidate will work 37.5 hours per week, 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, from 8am to 5pm, and liaise with collection agencies and sales for payment escalations.