Senior Accounts Receivable Representative

Adecco; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior Accounts Receivable Representative for a temporary role in Loughborough. You will ensure transactional excellence, manage collections, and assess credit risk. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of Accounts Receivable experience, a strong understanding of EDI, and proficiency in Excel. This role offers a pay rate of £15.38 per hour for a 1-year contract with potential for long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable and/or Credit Control.
• Vocational education with passes in English and Math.
• Working knowledge of EDI and its impact on collections.

Responsibilities

• Collect invoices and resolve disputes with customers.
• Conduct credit risk assessments on new and existing accounts.
• Collaborate across teams to resolve invoice discrepancies.

Skills

Experience in Accounts Receivable

Strong administrative skills

Ability to manage relationships

Education

Vocational education in Accounting/Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Accounts Receivable Representative

Job Title: Senior Accounts Receivable Representative (Temporary)

Location: Loughborough (Hybrid - 3 days on site, 2 days from home)

Contract: 1 year temp role, potential for long term

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Pay Rate: £15.38 per hour

About the Role

My client is looking for a Senior Accounts Receivable Representative to join our team in Loughborough. This temporary role will play a key part in ensuring transactional excellence in Accounts Receivable. You will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to drive daily collections, manage disputes, and support revenue growth while mitigating risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect invoices: prepare statements, call on past‑due accounts, and resolve disputes with customers and the sales team.
• Conduct credit risk assessments on new and existing accounts, reviewing and taking corrective actions as needed.
• Assess and release orders on hold.
• Input invoices into external portals as required.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with FP&A, Commercial, and Customer Services teams to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Assist with cash allocation as needed.
• Perform other ad‑hoc credit control duties as requested by management.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable and/or Credit Control.
• Vocational education in Accounting/Finance with passes in English and Math.
• Strong administrative skills and high attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of EDI and its impact on collections.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook (intermediate Excel essential).
• Ability to manage relationships internally and externally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Additional certifications in credit management or accounting.

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