Part-time Accounts Receivable Administrator

Think Specialist Recruitment; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Think Accountancy & Finance are supporting a market-leading global business in Hemel Hempstead by recruiting an experienced Accounts Receivable Administrator on a temporary, part-time basis for around 6 months.

The role is 20 hours per week across 5 mornings with the option to work from home 2 days per week. You’ll support day-to-day AR processes and help maintain smooth cash and ledger activity.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger or Cash Allocation is essential.
• Proficient Excel skills for reporting and spreadsheets are required.

Responsibilities

• Allocate customer payments - match money received to the correct customer/invoices.
• Deal with BACS/direct debit receipts and ensure accurate posting.
• Investigate unallocated cash.
• Handle payment queries with customers and internal departments.
• Process contra journals.
• Data entry and finance administration.
• Manage a high volume of transactions with accuracy.
• Use Excel confidently for reporting and analysis.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive problem solver

Independent and team player

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