Specialist II, Accounts Receivable

Promethean Ltd.; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in edtech is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing financial records, credit control, and assisting in month-end accounting. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills along with relevant qualifications. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and generous paid leave, promoting a positive work-life balance.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Pension Program

Parental Leave Program

Birthday day off

Multicultural day off

Two Volunteering Days

Reward and Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience required.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Post cash transactions and ensure accurate allocation.
• Run Aged Debtors reports and perform credit control.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliation files.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSE grade 4 or above in Math and English

AAT qualified / Accounting degree

Job description

We're on a mission to transform the way people learn and collaborate around the world. For over 25 years, we've been empowering educators, innovators, and business leaders with our award-winning interactive displays and software solutions that transform learning and workspaces into connected, creative environments.

Our company is rooted in our values , igniting a culture that fosters collaboration and innovation, as well as promoting an inclusive environment. As a global leader in edtech, we are also passionate about four key areas where we can make a difference: growing access to technology for underserved communities, encouraging our employees to take an active role in improving our world, promoting diversity and inclusion, and reducing our carbon footprint. Discover more about our corporate social responsibility initiatives.

As a member of #TeamPromethean, you'll have the opportunity to change lives with technology and directly impact education and the workplace for countless people every day. If you're passionate about education, collaboration, and making a positive global impact, we want to hear from you. Join us on our mission to transform the world, one student, one teacher, and one community at a time.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist works on Sales Ledger and Accounting tasks. They will work as part of the larger Accounts Receivable team to ensure the Company’s financial records to accurately reflect the Company’s financial position, whilst ensuring legal compliance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Post cash transactions from bank statements received onto customer accounts, ensuring correct allocation against invoices.
• Run weekly Aged Debtors reports and perform credit control tasks to ensure payments are received in the specified timeframes.
• Send weekly statements/invoice copies to partners, contacting the partner via email or telephone where necessary to ensure any account queries are resolved.
• Update and maintain records such as Amazon account, partners accounts, and US sales tax exception certificates.
• Request exemption forms from partners to update Vertex in relation to US sales tax.
• Issue proforma invoices (where a customer is a prepay account), manual invoices, and credit notes
• Complete specific tasks as part of month-end accounting close, such as running Aged Debtors reports and reconciling the balance to the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliation files for revenue and account receivable related accounts.
• Ensure the daily maintenance of accurate financial records.
• Assistance with the external audit process as required.
• Provide temporary coverage for Global Accounts Receivable Manager when Manager is out-of-office.

Job Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong Communication skills – both verbally and written
• GCSE grade 4 or above in both Math and English
• AAT qualified / Accounting degree - preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience is required
• Used to working in a fast-paced environment

Promethean provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that offers the flexibility and security to thrive both inside and outside of work.

Our benefits include :

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Pension Program

Parental Leave Program

In addition to 26 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays, Promethean offers the following paid leave:

· Birthday day off

· Multicultural day off

· Two Volunteering Days

Reward and Recognition Program

And more!

Prometheanishonored to be an equal opportunity workplace. We realize that by creating teams rich in diverse thoughts and experiences, our people, company and customers are free to thrive. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status; or any other protected classifications or characteristics under applicable local laws.In addition, Promethean values privacy and the protection of personal information.

For information regarding personal information we collect and our use of such data please see our privacy policy: https://bit.ly/2I83hwP