Accounts Receivable Specialist

Summary: PE Global is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist for a 6-month contract with a FMCG client in Birmingham, UK. The role involves managing daily accounts receivable activities, proactively collecting payments, and liaising with internal stakeholders to resolve account queries. Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily accounts receivable activities in line with collection strategies, worklists, and business priorities.
• Proactively collect outstanding payments and follow up on overdue invoices to meet collection targets.
• Process and reconcile cash applications, credits, claims, and customer deductions accurately.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, including Sales and Finance, to resolve account queries and recover outstanding balances.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of credits against deductions and maintain accurate customer account ledgers.
• Adhere to established processes and contribute to continuous improvement within the accounts receivable function.

Key Skills:

• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or a similar Finance role.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while understanding the wider business context.

Salary (Rate): £18.50 per hour

City: Birmingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other