A well-established company in Guildford is seeking an Accounts Receivable professional to join its UK finance team. This role will support the Management Accountant with key functions within the sales ledger, ensuring the efficient management of customer accounts and financial transactions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for customer onboarding, banking processes, debt collection, and credit risk management. They will also assist in managing the company’s invoice finance facility and collaborate with the Management Accountant to protect credit exposure.
Key responsibilities:
* Oversee the setup of new customer accounts in Navision, ensuring all necessary credit and compliance checks are completed.
* Process and allocate customer payments across multiple bank accounts efficiently.
* Assist in the preparation and execution of multi-currency transactions, including GBP, EUR, USD.
* Generate and review aged debt reports on a weekly basis, ensuring overdue payments are followed up promptly.
* Develop and refine debt recovery procedures, escalating outstanding balances when necessary.
* Support the administration of the invoice finance facility, including reporting, reconciliations, and audits.
* Collaborate with the Management Accountant to report overdue accounts to HSBC, maintaining credit protection.
* Assess and approve order release requests, ensuring financial risk is managed appropriately.
* Provide general support to the finance team, assisting with various accounting tasks as required.
Minimum Requirements:
* Previous experience in an accounts receivable role, ideally within an SME environment.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
* A proactive and organised approach to work.
* High attention to detail and excellent numeracy skills.
* The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
* Experience working with foreign currencies and banking.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional offering excellent benefits including free parking and one day per week from home.
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