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Accounts Receivable Assistant

Posted 2 days ago by Hays Accounts and Finance

Your new company

A well-established and growing organisation is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join their finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a busy team and make an immediate impact in a supportive, office-based environment.

Your new role

As an Accounts Receivable Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day sales ledger function, ensuring customer accounts are maintained accurately and efficiently.

Your duties will include:

  • Allocating customer payments
  • Raising and processing invoices
  • Supporting credit control activities
  • Resolving customer account queries and discrepancies
  • Raising credit notes
  • Problem-solving and investigating transactional issues
  • Providing support to the Purchase Ledger team
  • Reconciling supplier statements
  • Assisting with other ad hoc finance duties as required

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience within an Accounts Receivable/Sales Ledger role

Experience of allocating cash and invoicing

Knowledge of credit control processes

Ideally some Purchase Ledger experience, including statement reconciliations

Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Available to start immediately or at short notice

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary of 28,000 - 30,000

6-month fixed-term contract

Immediate start opportunity

Full-time, office-based position

Supportive and collaborative finance team

Valuable experience within a busy finance function

Potential opportunity to extend

Rate:
£30,000/year
Location:
Newcastle
IR35 Status:
Fixed-Term
Remote Status:
Onsite
Industry:
Finance & Strategy
Seniority Level:
Mid-Level

Take-Home Pay

£1,750 per month

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