Temporary Accounts Receivable Specialist

Allen Associates; Harwell; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

Allen Associates is recruiting a Temporary Accounts Receivable Specialist in the United Kingdom for an immediate start. You will manage D2C sales ledger, credit control, multi-currency receipts and reconciliations in a fast-paced environment within a renowned international brand.

You will work with customer service teams to resolve queries, monitor aged debt, and help with month-end statements. The role is 37.5 hours/week, on-site in a dog-friendly rural office, with parking and a potential

Qualifications

• 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.

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

High-volume payments

Excel

MS Office

Problem solving

Time management

Team player

European payment portals

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

• 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.