Accounts Receivable Assistant

Your new company

Hays are recruiting for a leading manufacturing organisation, recognised for its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to take ownership of the Accounts Receivable function and contribute to a high-performing team. This role offers flexible working arrangements to suit the right candidate. The role is available on a full-time or part-time basis. Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, but reduced hours can be accommodated. Once training is complete, hybrid working will also be offered, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Your new role

As the Accounts Receivable Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in managing the company's incoming payments and ensuring the accurate and timely processing of customer invoices. You will be the first point of contact for customer payment queries and will work closely with commercial teams to maintain strong credit control. You will also support wider finance processes, including Accounts Payable and Treasury, offering valuable flexibility within the finance function. Key Responsibilities Include:

Daily release of despatch notes and issuing customer invoices

Daily bank reconciliations

Manual processing of credit requests

Producing and issuing monthly customer statements

Setting up new customer accounts and obtaining relevant credit risk information

Monitoring and managing customer payments; chasing overdue invoices and escalating issues appropriately

Running and presenting monthly credit control meetings with commercial teams

Monthly reconciliation of the Sales Ledger

Handling customer enquiries via email and telephone

Supporting treasury activities and maintaining a working knowledge of banking/payment systems

Assisting with month-end and year-end AR processes, including revenue recognition and reporting

Providing ad-hoc support to the Finance Manager and Financial Controller as required

What you'll need to succeed Essential:

Proven experience in Accounts Receivable or a similar finance role

Background within a manufacturing environment

Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial compliance

Competent user of MS Excel and ERP systems

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail

Proactive, takes ownership, and delivers tasks to completion

Positive, flexible, and thrives in a changing environment

What you'll get in return You will join a supportive, collaborative finance team within a business that values continuous improvement. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to deepen your accounts receivable expertise, expand your finance skill set, and progress within a growing organisation.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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