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 requiredWhat 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 environmentWhat 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
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