Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst

Keeler Recruitment Ltd; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeler Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst to join the finance team in Norfolk. The role involves managing complex AR queries, stakeholder communication and ensuring overdue balances are chased effectively.

You will deputize for the Team Leader, support training, prepare arrears reports and contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting, working in a hybrid pattern from Norwich. The ideal candidate has strong AR or credit control experience, excellent numerical

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Accounts Receivable or Credit Control.
• Experience handling complex queries and reconciliations.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the AR team and deputise for the Team Leader when required.
• Be a key point of contact for clients and manage communications professionally.
• Support training and development of team members.
• Prepare arrears and accounts receivable reports with accuracy.
• Produce regular reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor balances and proactively chase overdue payments.
• Handle escalations and provide guidance to the team.
• Contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting requirements.
• Instruct enforcement agents where appropriate.
• Complete complex reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Credit Control

Client relationships

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst

Location: Norwich
Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid working
Salary: £30,000

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst to join their established finance team in Norfolk.

This is a senior position within the Accounts Receivable function, offering an excellent opportunity for someone with strong AR experience who is confident dealing with complex queries, client relationships and escalated issues.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the wider team, maintaining high standards of service and ensuring outstanding balances are managed effectively.

The Role

As Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the management of the Accounts Receivable team and deputising for the Team Leader when required.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, handling calls and written communication professionally and confidently.
• Supporting the training and development of new and existing team members.
• Preparing accurate arrears and accounts receivable reports.
• Producing regular reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitoring outstanding balances and proactively chasing overdue payments.
• Handling complex escalations from other members of the AR team and providing guidance and support.
• Working closely with Team Leaders and colleagues across the wider finance function to ensure a consistent approach.
• Holding regular discussions with relevant stakeholders regarding outstanding balances and providing clear commentary on arrears.
• Supporting monthly and quarterly reporting requirements.
• Instructing enforcement agents where appropriate.
• Completing complex reconciliations and resolving account discrepancies.
• Investigating and responding to detailed customer and account queries.
• Working in line with established processes and best-practice procedures.
• Supporting the wider team with any other duties required to ensure the smooth running of the various accounts and portfolios.

About You

We are looking for someone with strong previous Accounts Receivable or Credit Control experience who is ready to take the next step in their career.

You will ideally have:

• Solid experience within Accounts Receivable, Credit Control or a similar finance environment.
• Experience managing complex account queries and reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical accuracy.
• Confidence communicating with clients and other stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience dealing with escalated queries and resolving issues effectively.
• The ability to analyse account information and provide clear and accurate reporting.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive and professional approach.
• The confidence to support and guide less experienced members of the team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider finance team.

Why Join?

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established organisation in a senior AR position where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of complex accounts, build strong stakeholder relationships and support the development of the wider team.

If you are an experienced Accounts Receivable or Credit Control professional looking for a role with increased responsibility and the opportunity to make an impact, we would be keen to hear from you.