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Receivables Accountant

Qube Recruitment
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Paddock Wood, Kent TN12, England

Salary

£30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a long-standing family-owned business, is seeking a motivated Receivables Accountant to join their established Finance team.
  • The successful candidate will manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process and act as a key contact for customer finance queries, requiring a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
  • Candidates should be actively studying towards or part-qualified in a recognized finance qualification such as AAT, ACCA, or CIMA.
  • The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits including an outstanding pension package, Bupa Private Health, and 25 days of holiday.
  • The ideal applicant will possess excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a desire for continuous improvement in the finance field.

Our client is a long-standing family owned growing business. They now need a motivated Receivables Accountant to join a skilled and well established Finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process, including posting customer receipts, handling daily cashbook entries, issuing customer statements, and processing credit notes.
  • Act as a key point of contact for customer finance queries.
  • Monitor and manage the Receivables email inbox, ensuring timely and professional responses.
  • Conduct regular credit checks for customers, managing and updating credit limits accordingly.
  • Negotiate and agree on customer payment plans, balancing customer relationships with business needs.
  • Handle documentation related to customers entering administration or liquidation.
  • Maintain accurate customer financial information.
  • Utilise our CRM system (Salesforce) to log customer contact, call notes, and key correspondence. Keep detailed records of accounts on hold and agreed payment plans.
  • Support the Financial Accountant with monitoring non-bank payment platforms (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
  • Participate in inter-departmental meetings, providing updates on pro-forma sales, customer stops, payment plans, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Proactively identify and implement process improvements within the accounts receivable function.
  • Maintain and update templates for sales invoices, credit notes, statements, and credit limit forms, coordinating with IT as needed.
  • Collaborate with the Financial Accountant to develop and monitor KPIs related to sales, invoicing, customers, and debtors, including monthly reporting on Invoicing Accuracy.
  • Prepare monthly debtors reports for management accounts, providing commentary on significant balances and risks.
  • Assist the Financial Accountant with the preparation and updating of the Quarterly Bad Debt Provision.
  • Provide ad-hoc cover for the Accounts Payable function, including entering supplier payments and verifying supplier bank details.

About You:

  • Strives to provide excellent service to customers and internal stakeholders.
  • A self-starter with the confidence and drive to take full responsibility for the accounts receivable process.
  • Keen to grow and develop within a finance role, embracing continuous improvement.
  • Has a passion for service excellence and is willing to go the 'extra-mile'.

Required Skills & Experience:

Actively studying towards or part-qualified in a recognised finance qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA).

Minimum of 3 years' experience working within an accounts receivable function.

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to build strong relationships.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance colleagues.

Desirable Skills:

Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Salesforce, Stripe, or PayPal.

Exposure to other areas of Finance (e.g., Accounts Payable, VAT, month-end processes, management accounts preparation).

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Outstanding Pension package

Bupa Private Health

Bupa Wellness Cash Plan

My Benefits flexible benefits

25 days holiday

Bonus

Free on-site parking

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