Temporary Accounts Receivable Specialist

Allen Associates (Oxford) Ltd; Harwell; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog-friendly office

On-site parking

Job summary

Allen Associates (Oxford) Ltd in the United Kingdom seeks an organised Accounts Receivable Specialist for an immediate temporary role supporting a global brand. You will manage D2C and B2B ledgers, post receipts in multiple currencies, and handle credit control with accuracy.

This temporary position is paid weekly via PAYE, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with an unpaid lunch break, in a rural area with good transport links and on-site parking. Extension potential beyond year end.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in credit control or accounts receivable management.
• Familiarity with high transaction volumes.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar finance systems desirable.
• Basic understanding of process improvement and change management.
• Experience with European payment portals is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and data reporting skills.
• Excellent organisation, planning, and time management.
• IT literacy, especially Excel and MS Office applications.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Managing D2C sales ledger and credit control functions to ensure timely payments.
• Drawing down and posting receipts from the company's payment portals across different currencies.
• Monitoring and controlling D2C payment platforms for accuracy and integrity.
• Matching and allocating payments to invoices and credit notes.
• Identifying and resolving payment and refund issues proactively.
• Managing B2B credit control and accounts receivable correspondence.
• Reconciling customer accounts and reviewing credit holds regularly.
• Sending out month-end account statements and posting bank receipts.
• Monitoring aged debtors and assisting in fraud prevention activities.
• Collaborating closely with customer service teams to ensure customer queries are resolved swiftly.
• Performing ad hoc administrative duties as required.

Skills

Credit control

Accounts receivable

Data reporting

Excel

MS Office

Time management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Are you an organised, detail-oriented professional with experience in accounts receivable and managing high-volume transactions? This is a fantastic opportunity to support a globally recognised brand in an immediate temporary role. You will gain valuable experience working within a friendly and vibrant team, managing customer accounts efficiently and accurately.

Please note, this is a temporary position paid on a weekly PAYE basis and will require an immediate start, notice periods cannot be accommodated.

Temporary Accounts Receivable Specialist Responsibilities

This position will involve, but will not be limited to:

• Managing D2C sales ledger and credit control functions to ensure timely payments.
• Drawing down and posting receipts from the company's payment portals across different currencies.
• Monitoring and controlling D2C payment platforms for accuracy and integrity.
• Matching and allocating payments to invoices and credit notes.
• Identifying and resolving payment and refund issues proactively.
• Managing B2B credit control and accounts receivable correspondence.
• Reconciling customer accounts and reviewing credit holds regularly.
• Sending out month-end account statements and posting bank receipts.
• Monitoring aged debtors and assisting in fraud prevention activities.
• Collaborating closely with customer service teams to ensure customer queries are resolved swiftly.
• Performing ad hoc administrative duties as required.

Temporary Accounts Receivable Specialist Rewards

• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with an unpaid lunch break.
• A supportive environment in a picturesque, dog-friendly office.
• On-site parking available.
• Initial ongoing assignment until at least the end of the year, with potential for extension.
• Opportunity to develop skills in credit management within a prominent international brand.

The Company

Our client is a sector-leading organisation. They foster a collaborative working style and take pride in their supportive team culture. This is a welcoming environment for someone looking to gain valuable experience in retail and credit control.

Temporary Accounts Receivable Specialist Experience Essentials

• Proven experience in credit control or accounts receivable management.
• Familiarity with high transaction volumes.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar finance systems is desirable.
• Basic understanding of process improvement and change management.
• Experience with European payment portals is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and data reporting skills.
• Excellent organisation, planning, and time management.
• IT literacy, especially Excel and MS Office applications.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and team spirit.

Location

Based in a rural area with good transport links; access to parking is available. Please ensure your route is feasible, especially if relying on public transport.