1. Immediate start required
2. Alfreton based, hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
About Our Client
This role is with a public sector organisation based in Alfreton. The organisation operates within the public sector and is recognised for providing essential services to its community.
Job Description
3. Actively chase all outstanding customer debt in accordance with agreed terms, policies, and procedures, via phone and email.
4. Investigate, raise and resolve customer disputes logging call disputes with customer services, and following through to resolution.
5. Maintain processes and controls to ensure transactions are recorded accurately, timely and in accordance with agreed accounting standards.
6. Complete regular AR transactional reconciliations, ensuring any reconciling items are resolved in a timely manner. Statements and reconciliations are usually sent to customers on a weekly basis to resolve unpaid invoices.
7. Allocate and complete of all daily customer cash receipts received within timescales set. i.e Cash Allocation - Rota currently in place to evenly distribute this between the team.
8. Maximise cash-flow and minimise the levels of overdue debt. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders. Raise awareness and involving wider business in collection of debt.
9. Analyse customer data to identify adverse behaviours and prevent exposure to risk. This is assisted by the Project Support Team, who provide updated credit reports for adverse financial data as and when it becomes available, and the controller is to follow up on this with their customers, providing timescales of when outstanding monies will be paid, and if they account can continue.
10. Provide accurate and timely information on the status of customer accounts/debt to inform business decisions, identify and escalate issues and manage customer expectations.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Accounts Receivable Assistant should have:
11. Previous experience in accounts receivable or a related role.
12. Knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
13. Proficiency in financial software and MS Office, especially Excel.
14. Strong numerical and analytical skills.
15. Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
16. Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
17. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
What's on Offer
18. Hourly pay between £13.00 and £15.00, plus holiday pay, paid weekly.
19. Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office.
20. Free parking.
21. Facilities on site.
22. Temporary position offering flexibility and valuable industry experience.
23. Opportunity to work within the public sector in Alfreton.
24. Supportive work environment within the Accounting & Finance department.
If you are looking for a temporary role in the public sector and have the necessary skills to succeed as an Accounts Receivable Assistant, we encourage you to apply today!