Accounts Receivable Specialist - contract to perm opportunity - Redhill, Surrey area.
Our client is currently looking for a skilled Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance department on a temporary basis. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who is confident in managing receivables and highly proficient with Microsoft Dynamics. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-moving environment, ensuring all financial records and processes are maintained to the highest standard.
Primary Duties:
* Oversee customer account activities, ensuring invoices are issued accurately and on time.
* Manage incoming payments, ensuring proper allocation and performing regular account reconciliations.
* Utilise Microsoft Dynamics to maintain up-to-date records of receivables, monitor balances, and generate financial reports.
* Proactively follow up on overdue accounts and assist in reducing aged debt.
* Maintain and organise financial documents in compliance with internal policies.
* Provide support during month-end closing activities and assist colleagues within the finance team as needed.
* Handle customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
* Carry out general financial admin tasks and support with ad-hoc reporting.
Key Requirements:
* Demonstrated experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or a similar finance role.
* Mandatory: Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics—comfortable using the system for invoicing, allocations, and reporting.
* Solid understanding of payment processing, cash allocation, and debt recovery procedures.
* Competency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
* Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines independently.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.