Junior Accounts Receivable Assistant

Michael Page Finance; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme.

On-site gym.

23 days annual leave + BH

Job summary

Michael Page is hiring an Accounts Receivable Assistant in Medway, United Kingdom. You will help keep customer account records accurate and ensure financial information is up to date within the Accounting & Finance department.

The role involves reconciliations, processing payments, issuing invoices, and maintaining ledgers. A strong eye for detail and solid Excel skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining accurate financial and customer account records.
• Confidence processing payments and matching transactions to account information.
• Sales Ledger background and familiarity with ledgers.
• Ability to reconcile balances and investigate discrepancies carefully.
• Organised approach to managing financial documentation.
• Proficient with Excel (intermediate level).
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing account data.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile accounts receivable records and ensure transactions are posted and allocated.
• Monitor payment discrepancies, over-payments, and unidentified receipts.
• Maintain financial logs, ledgers, and tracking spreadsheets.
• Process and record incoming payments accurately and promptly.
• Generate and issue invoices to clients in a timely manner.
• Maintain up-to-date customer accounts and reconcile transactions.
• Communicate with sites regarding payment queries and statuses.
• Support invoicing and administrative process improvements.

Skills

Excel (Intermediate)

Attention to detail

Payments processing

Reconcile balances

Sales ledger background

Job description

As an Accounts Receivable Assistant you will help keep customer account records accurate within the retail business and ensure financial information is up to date. You will work as part of the Accounting & Finance department, handling day-to-day receivables tasks that help the wider business run smoothly.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the retail industry in Medway and are due to double in size in the coming 2 years.

Description

• Reconcile accounts receivable records, ensuring all transactions are correctly posted and allocated.
• Monitor and investigate payment discrepancies, over-payments, and unidentified receipts
• Maintain and update financial logs, ledgers, and tracking spreadsheets.
• Process and record incoming payments accurately and promptly.
• Generate and issue invoices to clients in a timely manner.
• Maintain up-to-date customer accounts, ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly.
• Reconcile accounts receivable transactions and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain settlement logs and complete all relevant checks.
• Communicate effectively with sites regarding payment queries and account statuses
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within invoicing and administrative processes.
• Understanding Movements between Accounts Payable and Accounts receivable to ensure that ledgers are maintained.
• Complete administrative tasks as required.

Profile

• Experience maintaining accurate financial and customer account records.
• Confidence processing payments and matching transactions to account information.
• Sales Ledger Backgound
• Ability to reconcile balances and investigate discrepancies carefully.
• A clear and organised approach to managing financial documentation.
• Excel User - Intermediate
• Good attention to detail when reviewing account data.

Job Offer

• Permanent Accounts Receivable Assistant position
• Salary of £26,000 to £28,000
• Pension scheme.
• Working hours of 9am to 5pm, 37.5 hours per week, with a 30-minute lunch break.
• Access to an on-site gym.
• 24 days, plus BH (32)

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.