Accounts receivable administrator

Accounts Receivable Administrator | Poole | £26,000 - £30,000 | Full-Time | Office-Based

Are you an organised and proactive Accounts Receivable professional looking to join a growing business where you can make a real impact?

Talent Finance is partnering with a successful and rapidly expanding organisation in Poole to recruit an Accounts Receivable Executive. Operating across multiple business entities, this company is investing heavily in its finance function, systems and processes, creating an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to develop their career within a supportive finance team.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll play a key part in maintaining accurate customer accounts, supporting cash collection activities and ensuring a high standard of service to both customers and internal stakeholders.

The Role

Working closely with the Accounts Receivable Manager, you'll support the day-to-day running of the Accounts Receivable function, taking responsibility for invoicing, cash allocation, account reconciliations, customer queries and month-end support.

This position would suit someone with previous Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger or Credit Control experience who enjoys working with detail, building relationships and continuously improving processes.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Ledger Management

• Generating and issuing accurate customer invoices
• Processing and allocating customer payments
• Maintaining customer accounts across multiple entities
• Reconciling Accounts Receivable ledgers and resolving discrepancies
• Investigating and resolving unallocated cash items
• Assisting with daily and monthly bank reconciliations

Customer Accounts & Credit Control Support

• Responding to customer queries relating to invoices and payments
• Liaising with internal departments to resolve billing issues
• Preparing customer statements and supporting collection activities
• Monitoring outstanding balances and escalating issues where appropriate
• Supporting the reduction of aged debt and maintaining healthy cash flow

Reporting & Month-End

• Assisting with aged debtor reporting and analysis
• Supporting month-end close activities and reconciliations
• Providing information for management reporting and audits
• Reviewing outstanding balances and ensuring accurate ledger records

Process Improvement & Administration

• Supporting improvements to finance processes and controls
• Assisting with system enhancements and automation initiatives
• Managing finance inboxes and responding to queries
• Maintaining accurate finance records and documentation
• Providing support to the wider finance team when required

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented and enjoys working as part of a collaborative finance team.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger or Credit Control
• Good understanding of invoicing, cash allocation and account reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good Excel skills
• Experience using Xero or similar accounting software
• Excellent communication skills and a professional approach to customer interaction
• The ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• AAT studies, AAT qualification or equivalent practical experience would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £26,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• Office-based role in Poole
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Exposure to multiple entities and varied finance processes
• Opportunity to contribute to systems and process improvements
• Long-term career development opportunities

If you're looking for a role where you can build on your Accounts Receivable experience and become part of a growing finance function, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Victoria Prince at Talent Finance for a confidential discussion.

Talent Finance is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We review all applicants on equal merit and do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.