Accounts Receivable Representative (2903) Loughborough, England
Job Title: Accounts Receivable Representative
Location: Loughborough, LE11 5RG
Contract: Hybrid (3 days on site) 12-month temporary role
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00
GI Group are now seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Representative to join our Client’s Finance team. The successful candidate will work independently to manage end-to-end AR, with a strong focus on daily collections and credit control.
To partner with key stakeholders – including Customers, Customer Services, IT, Sales, Commercial Finance, Accounts Payable and General Ledger – to improve collection efficiency, reduce % past due and DSO, and minimise bad debt.
Key Responsibilities
* Proactively manage a portfolio of customer accounts, including preparing and sending statements, making outbound collection calls and following up on overdue invoices.
* Investigate and resolve invoice disputes by working closely with customers and the sales team.
* Perform credit risk assessments on new and existing customers, recommending and adjusting credit limits as needed.
* Review and release orders on credit hold within delegated authority.
* Accurately submit invoices via customer portals and EDI to support timely payment.
* Collaborate with FP&A, Commercial and Customer Services to resolve pricing, shipment, PO and billing discrepancies, supporting revenue growth while managing risk.
* Support cash allocation and payment application activities when required.
* Undertake additional AR and credit control tasks as requested by line management.
Person Specification
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable and/or Credit Controlling.
* Vocational education in Accounting/Finance with local education, including passes in English and Math.
* Skills, knowledge, and competence to drive significant achievement of credit control objectives in changing economic circumstances.
* Ability to manage relationships both internally and externally. Strong administration skills.
* Working knowledge of EDI and its impact on collections.
* Proficiency in the regional language.
* Knowledge and experience with accounting software; competent in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
* Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
* High attention to detail and accuracy, as data entry is a critical component of the role.
Hiring Contact: Joanne Smith
Agency: GI Group Recruitment Ltd
If you would like any further information about any vacancies before applying, please feel free to contact or on 07552 342472
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