The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an AP/AR Specialist on behalf of a manufacturer company in Milton Keynes.
The Role
The AP/AR Specialist will be an integral part of the Finance team reporting to the Finance Manager. The primary responsibilities for the role include: timely cash collection, investigation and regular reviews. Working closely with the sales team to resolve all customer queries, carry out regular reviews of credit terms and risk, Accounts Payable processing and bank transaction posting. This position will also play a key role to the month/year end reporting and will be expected to drive and promote process and control improvements where applicable.
The day to day duties of the AP/AR Specialist will consist of:
1. Credit Control / Sales Ledger
2. Responsible for collection of money, contacting customers for overdue payments and answering queries from customers
3. Understanding and managing the credit control risk through credit insurance ensuring that internal guidelines are followed
4. Maintenance of customer accounts and credit limits
5. Print invoices daily and send out to customers
6. Check the bank daily and update Daily Cash Sheet with all bank movements
7. Post all receipts to customer ledger and allocate accordingly
8. Analysis of aged debtors
9. Sending out statements at month end
10. Investigate customer debit notes
11. Reviewing and checking settlement discounts taken
12. New customer requests - dealing with account applications and accessing Euler Hermes to check the credit rating. Request credits and increases as required.
13. Month end reporting on overdues
14. Debtors balance sheet reconciliations
15. Accounts Payable
16. Post supplier invoices - Stock and non-stock
17. Add supplier invoices on to Document Management System (Docuware)
18. Suggest supplier payments on a weekly basis for approval by Finance & Payroll Manager
19. Post payments via the bank to the vendor ledgers and allocate accordingly
20. Ensure all bank entries are posted on a daily basis
21. Vendor statement reconciliations to ensure all invoices / credits have been received and posted
22. Other
23. Update Business Central daily with FX Rates
24. Open post daily and distribute
25. Assist with annual audit
26. Any other duties as reasonably required
Your Profile
27. An accounting qualification such as AAT (The Association of Accounting Technicians)
28. 3+ years working experience as a Finance Office or AP/AR Specialist or similar role within an accounts environment
29. Solid knowledge of UK financial and accounting procedures
30. Experience using financial software and systems (Microsoft Business Central/Navision would be advantageous)
31. Advanced MS Excel skills
32. Excellent analytical and numerical skills
33. Have good problem solving skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks at once
34. Have a proactive approach, a willingness to learn and the ability to adapt
35. Excellent time management skills
36. Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data
37. Excellent organizational skills
38. Fluent English
39. Oral, written and presentation communication skills
Salary and Benefits
The Salary for the role of an AP/AR Specialist will be paying up to £35k based on experience and skill sets. 8:30am to 5:00pm with an hour for lunch and on Friday we finish at 4:30pm, Hybrid working with 3 in the office and 2 at home. 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Holiday purchase scheme - up to 5 days. Pension scheme - 3% or 5% employee contribution and 6% or 10% employer contribution
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.