Overview
Experienced Accounts Receivable Assistant required for large Manufacturer based in Callington. This is a pivotal role to the business and the successful candidate will require effective communication and good organisation skills. This is a fast paced environment where you will be required to embrace change as the business automates processes and improves efficiencies.
Key Responsibilities
* Review orders and adjust where needed prior to invoicing.
* Review aged debtors and allocate cash daily.
* Action customer debit notes and deductions and resolve disputed invoices.
* Ensure prompt payment is gained from customers and monitored for any changes.
* Ensure customer orders are received and processed on the system in a timely manner.
* Identify IT issues, communicate to the team and IT, and monitor and chase for a resolution.
* Maintain/set up product and price files where needed; ensure pricing is correct prior to invoicing customers.
* Meet cash and debtor day targets set by the Accounts Receivable Team Lead.
* Chase overdue invoices by telephone, email and letter within agreed timescales.
* Maintain accurate records of all chasing activity.
* Regular meetings with Account Directors to ensure relevant debts are managed.
* Identify changes in payment patterns and propose actions to avert indebtedness.
* Ensure transactions are compliant with HMRC regulations.
* Handle disputed invoices and negotiate to bring payment within the agreed terms.
* Provide accurate advice on billing queries; respond promptly to client and internal enquiries.
* Provide ad-hoc reporting as requested.
* Generate sales invoices and post to ledger; post payments to accounts and allocate as required.
* Post customer payments received electronically and record cash and credit card transactions.
* Post revenues by verifying and entering transactions in the cashbook and posting them onto the system.
* Update receivables by reviewing unpaid invoices on the Ageing report and chase overdue debt.
* Undertake account reconciliations as required; ensure monthly processing deadlines are met.
* Send out monthly client statements/letters as agreed.
* Other duties as delegated from time to time by the Senior Accounts Receivable Associate.
Essential Experience / Qualifications and Attributes
* Recent, proven experience working in an accounts receivable role within a finance team.
* GCSEs or A Levels to Grade C standard in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
* Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook & Office 365.
* This is currently a hybrid working pattern with 2 days on site and 3 days at home.
Job Details
* Employment type: Full-time
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
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