Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

Vista Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in global aviation is seeking an Accounts Receivable Senior Specialist to join their dynamic London office. This pivotal role involves overseeing the collection and allocation of funds from clients, ensuring compliance with financial policies, and supporting the accounts receivable team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, leveraging their strong organizational and analytical skills to manage multiple priorities effectively. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction, making a significant impact in the aviation sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Accounts Receivable, preferably in a senior role.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely collection of funds, account reconciliation, and query resolution.
• Support AR team and manage client relationships for efficient payments.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Self-Motivated

Education

Experience in Accounts Receivable

Tools

SAP Accounting Software

Excel

Job description

Job Profile

VistaJet, the only global aviation company, requires Accounts Receivable Senior Specialist for Vista International. This role will be based in our London office reporting to the On Demand Accounts Receivable Manager.

Accounts Receivable Senior Specialist will be responsible for the following business processes of successful and timely collection and allocation of amounts from Vista customers. Tasks to include the daily analysis of balances due, liaising with clients and Sales team, following up on actions taken. The Senior should act as first line support for all queries coming from team members and identify issues and solutions working closely with key stakeholders and AR manager.

Your Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that all funds are collected, accounts reconciled, and queries resolved.
• Support the On-demand accounts receivable team by responding to ‘first-line’ questions and arranging training documentation and delivery with the AR Quality & Strategy manager.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients and Sales team, facilitating greater efficiency in payments and query resolutions. Responded to escalated/priority queries to support AR manager.
• Continual assessment of sales ledger accounts to minimise client credit risk exposure.
• Investigate, manage and resolve all disputes quickly and efficiently in-order-to collect funds.
• Support On Demand AR team in preparation of the daily AR report.
• Agreeing payment and repayment plans with customers and initiating legal proceedings if necessary.
• Work with the cash allocation team to ensure timely and accurate allocation of receipts.
• Ensuring compliance with the company credit policy, business processes and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, also with global AML, Sanctions and Compliance policies.
• Identifying and recommending opportunities for improvement in existing procedures and processes consistent with company policies and procedures.
• Assisting colleagues based in Hamburg office with invoicing recharges for additional services, handling and aircraft maintenance.
• Preparing daily and ad-hoc reporting for management at month end and as requested.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable, preferably in a senior/supervisory capacity.
• Display strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple requests simultaneously, aligned to a supportive and encouraging senior responsibility approach.
• Demonstrate strong self-motivated approach, problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• You enjoy working in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment, keen to engage as required by a growing business.
• Demonstrate advanced Excel and strong analytical skills, with the ability to provide client focused analysis and commentary.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills – including cross functional collaboration.
• Prior experience with SAP accounting software is highly beneficial.