Accounts Receivable Assistant
The Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented AP/AR Assistant to join our small, supportive finance team, with a primary focus on Accounts Receivable. This is a key role responsible for supporting customer billing, cash allocation, and customer account management, while also assisting with wider finance and month-end processes.
The successful candidate will bring experience from a transactional finance environment and will be confident managing Accounts AP or AR workloads independently, particularly during busy month-end periods. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their technical finance skills and progress within a finance function.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and process customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner
Allocate customer receipts and investigate unallocated cash
Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer account records
Support customer account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Work closely with the Credit Controller to support query resolution and account upkeep
Monitor customer balances and escalate overdue accounts where appropriate
Assist with maintaining customer master data and billing information
Revenue-related balance sheet reconciliations
Journal preparation (where appropriate)
Supporting month-end reporting deadlines
Provide cover or support for supplier invoice processing when required
Assist with payment run preparation during peak periods or team absence
Support finance administration and transactional processing as needed
Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
Support continuous improvement of finance processes
Assist with audit preparation and documentation requests
Ensure compliance with internal controls and finance procedures
You Will:
Have a minimum 2 years’ experience in a finance or accounts role
Have a strong working knowledge of Accounts Receivable or Payable processes
Have experience working with account reconciliations
Have experience supporting month-end activities in a busy finance environment
Be confident using Microsoft Excel
Have a strong attention to detail and accuracy
Have the ability to manage priorities and work independently
Be part-qualified, qualified or have relevant experience
Have effective communication and interpersonal skills
Have experience with finance systems such as Sage or Xero
What we offer in return
4 x Salary life assurance
Up to 75% income protection
Private Medical
Enhanced pension scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Starting at 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
35 hour working week
Employee Assistance Programme – Unum Help@Hand
Trained mental health first aiders
Eye-care Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Time off on your birthday
Social & charity events
Exclusive staff discounts