Part-time Accounts Receivable Administrator

Confidential; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

6-month contract

Job summary

Confidential in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Administrator on a temporary, part-time basis for approximately 6 months. The role is 20 hours per week across 5 mornings with the option to work from home for 2 days.

You will allocate payments, post BACS/direct debits, investigate unallocated cash, handle queries, and support data entry and reporting. Strong Excel skills, accuracy and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger or Cash Allocation.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good Excel skills, including spreadsheets and reporting.
• Ability to manage high transaction volumes and meet deadlines.
• Organised and methodical approach to work.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proactive problem solver.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Allocate customer payments - match money received to the correct customer/invoices.
• Deal with BACS/direct debit receipts and make sure everything is posted correctly.
• Investigate unallocated cash
• Handle payment queries with customers and internal departments.
• Process contra journals
• Data entry and finance admin.
• Accurately manage large volume of transactions
• Use Excel confidently for spreadsheets and reporting.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Sales Ledger

Cash Allocation

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organised

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Job description

Think Accountancy & Finance are proud to be supporting a market-leading global business based in Hemel Hempstead. With a new ERP system currently being implemented, the finance team is looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Administrator to join them on a temporary, part-time basis for approximately 6 months.

This role will be for 20 hours a week across 5 days (mornings) with the option to work from home 2 days a week.

This is a hands on role where you will make an immediate difference, taking pressure off the AR team and ensuring day-to-day processes continue without disruption.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a global business during a busy period, work closely with multiple finance teams, and be part of a supportive, collaborative environment. The company prides itself on its values, and they're looking for someone who will reflect these in the way they work every day.

Duties to include:

• Allocate customer payments - match money received to the correct customer/invoices.
• Deal with BACS/direct debit receipts and make sure everything is posted correctly.
• Investigate unallocated cash
• Handle payment queries with customers and internal departments.
• Process contra journals
• Data entry and finance admin.
• Accurately manage large volume of transactions
• Use Excel confidently for spreadsheets and reporting.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience within Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger or Cash Allocation
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good Excel skills, including spreadsheets and reporting
• Ability to manage high transaction volumes and meet deadlines
• Organised and methodical approach to work
• Strong communication skills
• Proactive problem solver
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team