Accounts Receivable Clerk

Our client a leader in logistics and transportation is seeking a Accounts Receivable Clerk based in Birmingham City Centre.

Our client is a leading UK logistics and transportation provider based in Birmingham City Centre. They operate with decades of industry expertise and a strong reputation for delivering time-critical freight and specialist transport.

As Accounts Receivable Clerk reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the sales ledger function, ensuring customer payments and income are recorded accurately and reconciliations are completed in a timely manner.

Key responsibilities include

Posting and allocating customer receipts and remittances to customer accounts.

Processing ledger adjustments, including exchange rate variances, bank charges and approved write-offs.

Reconciling customer statements and resolving account discrepancies.

Supporting daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.

Maintaining and reconciling sales ledger control accounts.

Working closely with Credit Control to investigate and resolve customer invoice queries.

Assisting with the processing of credit notes and account adjustments.

Supporting the creation and maintenance of customer accounts.

Contributing to month-end reconciliation and reporting activities.

Providing general finance administration and maintaining accurate financial records.

Liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure customer accounts remain current and accurate.

The most desirable Accounts Receivable Clerk applicant will have

Previous experience within a Sales Ledger, Accounts Receivable or Finance Assistant position.

Strong understanding of customer payment allocations and ledger reconciliations.

Excellent numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Strong organisational and time-management abilities.

A recognised finance qualification (AAT or equivalent) would be advantageous.

Competitive base salary + hybrid working pattern (3 Days in Birmingham City Centre Office)

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.