Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

VistaJet; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Receivable Senior Specialist to join their dynamic team in London. This role is pivotal in ensuring the effective collection and allocation of funds while maintaining strong client relationships. You will be responsible for managing queries, resolving disputes, and supporting your team with insightful analysis and reporting. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for detail, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact within a global aviation company. Join a team that values collaboration and innovation, and take your career to new heights!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable in a senior capacity.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely collection and allocation of amounts from customers.
• Build relationships with clients and support the AR team.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

2+ years in Accounts Receivable

Tools

SAP Accounting Software

Excel

Job description

Job Profile

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

The 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 include the daily analysis of balances due, liaising with clients and the Sales team, and following up on actions taken. The Senior should act as the first line of support for all queries coming from team members and identify issues and solutions while working closely with key stakeholders and the 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.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and the Sales team, facilitating greater efficiency in payments and query resolutions. Respond to escalated/priority queries to support the AR manager.
• Continually assess sales ledger accounts to minimise client credit risk exposure.
• Investigate, manage, and resolve all disputes quickly and efficiently in order to collect funds.
• Support the On Demand AR team in the preparation of the daily AR report.
• Agree on payment and repayment plans with customers and initiate legal proceedings if necessary.
• Work with the cash allocation team to ensure timely and accurate allocation of receipts.
• Ensure compliance with the company credit policy, business processes, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, as well as with global AML, Sanctions, and Compliance policies.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for improvement in existing procedures and processes consistent with company policies and procedures.
• Assist colleagues based in the Hamburg office with invoicing recharges for additional services, handling, and aircraft maintenance.
• Prepare 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 a 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 communication skills – including cross-functional collaboration.
• Prior experience with SAP accounting software is highly beneficial.