Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Finance Administrator – Accounts Receivable (12-Month Maternity Cover) for our client based in South Lanarkshire.
Role Overview:
This is a one-year maternity cover contract, starting immediately, offering a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will play a vital role in managing and reconciling high-volume customer payments, ensuring accurate cash allocation, and supporting the wider finance operations during a maternity cover period.
Key Responsibilities:
* Accurately allocate high volumes of customer payments to appropriate accounts.
* Perform daily bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
* Monitor and manage unapplied and unidentified payments, working closely with internal teams and customers.
* Assist in month-end closing tasks related to cash applications.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of customer payment activities.
* Respond to internal and external payment queries professionally and efficiently.
* Continuously seek to improve processes and contribute to team success.
Skills & Experience:
* Previous experience in a finance or accounts environment, ideally within accounts receivable.
* Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial systems (SAP knowledge is advantageous).
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Offering:
* One-year maternity cover contract starting immediately.
* Competitive salary dependent on experience.
* Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm
* Hybrid working 3 days office / 2 days home
* Holidays 31 days including bank holidays
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