JUNIOR ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CONSULTANT

Reply, Inc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Reply is seeking an Accounts Receivable Consultant to manage end-to-end AR processes for multiple Reply entities. You will issue invoices, manage credit notes, and act as the primary finance contact for customers, resolving billing discrepancies and ensuring accurate AR ledgers with SAP and GECO.

The role requires strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within the AR and Finance teams. You will support period-end closings and audits as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or finance-related field.
• Good MS Excel skills and ERP familiarity.
• Interest in accounts receivable, credit control, or finance.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end AR processes for multiple Reply entities, ensuring invoicing and collections.
• Generate, issue, and correct invoices and credit notes in SAP and GECO; confirm details with partners.
• Act as primary finance contact for customers; resolve billing discrepancies and queries.
• Reconcile AR ledger in SAP; maintain documentation for all AR activities.
• Collaborate with partners, account managers, and BU managers to address AR issues and provide escalation support.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, half-year, and year-end close; prepare AR-related information and reports.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing accurate AR data and explanations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of AR processes with high accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

GECO

Excel

Job description

Replyspecialisesin designing and implementing solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Structured as a network of highlyspecialisedcompanies, Reply supports leading European industrial groups in sectors such as Telco & Media, Industry and Services, Banking and Insurance, and Public Administration, helping define and develop business models enabled by new paradigms such as AI, Cloud Computing, Digital Media, and the Internet of Things.Reply’sservices include Consulting, System Integration, and Digital Services.

Role Overview:

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Consultant will manage end-to-end AR processes for multiple designated Reply entities, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing and customer payments using SAP and the in-house account management tool (GECO). The role will include handling invoice issuance and credit notes, resolving billing discrepancies, acting as a primary finance point of contact for customers, and maintaining accurate AR ledgers and documentation. The consultant will collaborate closely with entity partners and internal stakeholders on all AR-related matters, supporting period-end closing activities and financial audits as required. This position requires strong numerical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of the wider AR and Finance team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end accounts receivable processes for multiple designated Reply entities, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing and collection of payments.
• Generate, issue, and, where necessary, correct invoices and credit notes in SAP and the in-house account management tool (GECO), confirming details with entity Partners as required.
• Act as the primary Finance point of contact for customers of designated entities, resolving billing discrepancies, disputes, and invoicing-related queries.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger in SAP, maintaining accurate documentation and records for all AR activities.
• Collaborate with entity Partners, account managers, and business unit managers to address AR-related issues and provide escalation support where needed.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, half-year, and year-end closing activities, preparing AR-related information and reports as requested.
• Assist with internal and external financial audits by providing accurate AR data, documentation, and explanations as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of AR processes while upholding high standards of accuracy, organisation, and timeliness.

About the Candidate:

• An interest in accounts receivable, credit control, or finance, with a basic understanding of accounting principles and a willingness to learn.
• A degree in Accounting with a strong enthusiasm for developing a career in finance.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel, and an eagerness to develop skills in ERP systems, preferably SAP, and financial data management.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with good organisational and time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of the wider Accounts Receivable and Finance team, demonstrating a positive attitude, resilience, and a willingness to learn.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with customers, partners, and internal colleagues.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the confidence to ask questions, seek guidance, and ***es*** accounts receivable queries when necessary.

Reply is an Equal Opportunities Employer and committed to embracing diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law.

Reply is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, please let us know of any Reasonable Adjustments you may need.