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Accounts Receivable Specalist
Cardiff | £38,500 + bonus | 27 days annual leave + bank holidays | Competitive pension scheme
Yolk Recruitment are proud to be supporting a global financial services organisation in their search for an experienced Accounts Receivable Specalist.

Are you an experienced accounts receivable professional with a proven track record in credit control? Do you have the leadership skills to guide a small team within a fast-paced finance environment? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your career.

This is a key role within the finance function, responsible for managing the accounts receivable team and ensuring the smooth running of the credit control and cash allocation processes.

The Role

As Accounts Receivable Specalist, you'll lead a team of four and take ownership of the day-to-day running of the AR function. You'll ensure outstanding balances are collected in a timely manner, customer queries are resolved efficiently, and the team operates to agreed SLAs.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the accounts receivable ledger and overseeing all collection activity

• Supporting and developing a team of four AR professionals

• Liaising with customers and internal departments to resolve complex issues

• Processing monthly direct debit runs for UK & Ireland

• Allocating incoming payments and reducing unapplied receipts

• Responding to queries via shared finance mailboxes

• Collaborating with wider finance teams and supporting ad hoc projects

About You

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• A minimum of five years' experience in credit control or accounts receivable

• Prior experience in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment

• Team leadership or supervisory experience is highly desirable

• AAT part or fully qualified (or equivalent) - preferred but not essential

• Strong knowledge of Excel and Outlook

• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills

• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal

• Familiarity with Oracle Financials or similar accounting systems

What You'll Receive

• £38,500 annual salary

• Bonus scheme

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Competitive pension contribution

• Life insurance

• The opportunity to join a respected global business with clear progression routes

• A collaborative and supportive working culture in a Cardiff-based office

Apply Now

If you're ready to bring your experience and leadership skills to a global organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply with Yolk Recruitment today.