Accounts Receivable

Location: NW10 7TR
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, [09:00 to 18:00]
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for managing the company's accounts receivable function, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices, maintaining accurate customer accounts, and supporting the wider finance team. You will play a key role in improving cash flow while building positive relationships with customers.
Key Responsibilities
• Raise and process customer invoices accurately and on time.
• Allocate incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts.
• Monitor outstanding balances and proactively follow up overdue accounts.
• Conduct credit control activities via telephone and email.
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries and payment discrepancies.
• Produce aged debtor reports and provide updates to management.
• Reconcile sales ledger accounts.
• Process credit notes where appropriate.
• Set up and maintain customer accounts and credit limits.
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve customer account issues.
• Assist with month-end and year-end finance procedures.
• Support cash flow reporting and debtor forecasting.
• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial controls.
• Assist with ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required.
Skills and Experience
Essential
• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or Sales Ledger.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience using accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, QuickBooks or similar).
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Professional and confident telephone manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
• AAT qualification or working towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience within the food, hospitality, retail, wholesale, or distribution sectors.
• Experience working with high-volume invoicing.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
Personal Attributes
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Adaptable and able to work under pressure.
• Professional and confidential in handling financial information. • Team player with a willingness to support colleagues.
Benefits
• Competitive salary.
• Company pension scheme.
• Paid annual leave.
• Employee discount.
• Career development opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Employee Assistance Programme (if applicable).
• Free on-site parking (where applicable)