Accounts Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist
Location: Milton Keynes
Work Model: Hybrid/Flexible working available

We are working with a growing international business looking to hire an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their Finance team in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining core finance responsibilities with process improvement, reporting, and systems optimisation.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the end to end accounts receivable process while partnering closely with operational teams to support billing accuracy, cash collection, and financial reporting. The role will also support the implementation and ramp up of Microsoft Dynamics from a finance perspective.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full accounts receivable cycle including invoicing, cash allocation, reconciliations, collections, and credit control
Monitor aged debt and proactively follow up on overdue accounts
Build strong relationships with customers to support timely payment resolution
Produce regular accounts receivable, collections, and cash flow reporting
Support automation and standardisation of finance reporting processes
Develop reporting templates and dashboards to improve visibility and efficiency
Work closely with Service and Operations teams to support accurate billing and resolve process gaps
Provide financial insights to support operational decision making and forecasting
Support the Microsoft Dynamics implementation and post go live activities
Skills & Experience Required

Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable or finance focused role
Strong understanding of credit control, reconciliations, and AR processes
Experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP
Strong Excel and reporting skills
Experience with process improvement or finance automation initiatives
Confident communication skills with both internal stakeholders and customers
Exposure to Power BI, Power Query, or automation tools would be advantageous
AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA is beneficial

Personal Attributes

Proactive and solutions focused mindset
Strong organisational and problem solving skills
Comfortable improving and challenging existing processes
Collaborative approach with the ability to work cross functionally