Our client is a long-standing family owned growing business. They now need a motivated Receivables Accountant to join a skilled and well established Finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

* Manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process, including posting customer receipts, handling daily cashbook entries, issuing customer statements, and processing credit notes.

* Act as a key point of contact for customer finance queries.

* Monitor and manage the Receivables email inbox, ensuring timely and professional responses.

* Conduct regular credit checks for customers, managing and updating credit limits accordingly.

* Negotiate and agree on customer payment plans, balancing customer relationships with business needs.

* Handle documentation related to customers entering administration or liquidation.

* Maintain accurate customer financial information.

* Utilise our CRM system (Salesforce) to log customer contact, call notes, and key correspondence. Keep detailed records of accounts on hold and agreed payment plans.

* Support the Financial Accountant with monitoring non-bank payment platforms (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).

* Participate in inter-departmental meetings, providing updates on pro-forma sales, customer stops, payment plans, and implementing corrective actions.

* Proactively identify and implement process improvements within the accounts receivable function.

* Maintain and update templates for sales invoices, credit notes, statements, and credit limit forms, coordinating with IT as needed.

* Collaborate with the Financial Accountant to develop and monitor KPIs related to sales, invoicing, customers, and debtors, including monthly reporting on Invoicing Accuracy.

* Prepare monthly debtors reports for management accounts, providing commentary on significant balances and risks.

* Assist the Financial Accountant with the preparation and updating of the Quarterly Bad Debt Provision.

* Provide ad-hoc cover for the Accounts Payable function, including entering supplier payments and verifying supplier bank details.

About You:

* Strives to provide excellent service to customers and internal stakeholders.

* A self-starter with the confidence and drive to take full responsibility for the accounts receivable process.

* Keen to grow and develop within a finance role, embracing continuous improvement.

* Has a passion for service excellence and is willing to go the 'extra-mile'.

Required Skills & Experience:

Actively studying towards or part-qualified in a recognised finance qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA).

Minimum of 3 years' experience working within an accounts receivable function.

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to build strong relationships.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance colleagues.

Desirable Skills:

Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Salesforce, Stripe, or PayPal.

Exposure to other areas of Finance (e.g., Accounts Payable, VAT, month-end processes, management accounts preparation).

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Outstanding Pension package

Bupa Private Health

Bupa Wellness Cash Plan

My Benefits flexible benefits

25 days holiday

Bonus

Free on-site parking