Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic hospitality and events management company is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst. This pivotal role involves managing invoicing, ensuring timely collections, and maintaining strong customer relationships, supported by extensive experience in Accounts Receivable. Ideal candidates will contribute to accurate financial records and effective cash flow management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable.
• Experience in managing customer relations and resolving disputes.
• Proven ability to work with financial systems and AR software.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer invoicing and track incoming payments.
• Address billing disputes and maintain financial records.
• Generate reports on overdue accounts and assist in collections.

Skills

Customer relations

Financial systems

Dispute resolution

Job description

Your new company
A dynamic and innovative hospitality and events management company specialising in creating exceptional corporate experiences for professional service clients.

Your new role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accounts Receivable (AR) Analyst to manage customer invoicing, track incoming payments, and ensure timely collections. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining customer accounts, addressing billing disputes, and ensuring accurate financial records. This role is crucial in managing cash flow and maintaining strong customer relationships.

Key responsibilities

Daily Tasks:

• Generate and send invoices to customers, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution
• Assess and update customer credit limits based on payment history and financial review
• Produce Bank Reconciliation spreadsheet for Santander, JPM, and Online Credit Cards
• Apply payments to the correct customer accounts and invoices in the accounting system
• Generate and send Deposit Exception Report

Weekly Tasks:

• Produce Weekly Aged Debtor Report each Monday
• Review the Accounts Receivable (AR) Ageing Report to track overdue accounts and prioritise collection efforts. Escalate significantly overdue accounts to Sales Owner/EPM or Management and recommend next steps for collections.
• Follow up with customers regarding outstanding balances, working to secure payments.

Monthly Tasks:

• Generate and send customer account statements to provide visibility into balances due.
• Reconcile the AR ledger with the General Ledger, ensuring accurate financial records.
• Analyse and report on ageing receivables, identifying trends in late payments.

Handling Overdue Accounts & Dispute Resolution:

• Escalate delinquent accounts to collections or legal if unresolved within a reasonable timeframe.
• Maintain clear documentation of customer communications and payment commitments.
• Collaborate with the sales team to address ongoing customer credit and payment issues.

Experience required

• 10+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control/Billing, preferably within a high-volume environment.
• Proven ability to work with financial systems and AR software.
• Experience in managing customer relations and resolving disputes.

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