Accounts Receivable Assistant

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.Purpose of the position

The Accounts Receivable Assistant helps with the maintenance of the sales ledger ensuring invoices are processed in a timely manner.  This role incorporates processing most of the sales ledger invoices going through the business, with the assistance of others within the accounts receivable team.

Day to day duties are varied but will include timely raising of invoices to customers, dealing with self-bills, resolving account queries, and reconciling customer accounts.  The role will also help to support the operations across the business in relation to customer invoicing.  The Accounts Receivable Assistant will also ensure debts are paid in a timely manner and queries are resolved quickly

Reporting to the Accounts Receivable Manager, the Accounts Receivable Assistant will work closely with finance staff to deliver an accurate and efficient sales ledger service.  This role requires building and maintaining strong relationships with customers to ensure the smooth running of accounts and is a key figure in supporting the financial functions of the business.

Accountability

The Accounts Receivable Assistant is responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of the sales ledger that falls under their remit

Responsibilities and Tasks

  • Assists in the accuracy of the accounts receivable function including customer details and invoicing
  • Credit control - including payment allocation, direct debit payment collections, and credit account applications and review
  • Processes and reconciles invoices and accounts where necessary
  • Sends out copy invoices when needed
  • Maintains ongoing relationships with customers including responding to queries
  • Maintains various customer schedules
  • Monitors and maintains the accounts receivable/credit control inbox
  • Supports the year end audit
  • Processes self-bill invoices
  • Ensure that all queries and tasks are dealt with efficiently and with professionalism
  • Provides support to additional areas within the business when needed
  • Any other ad hoc duties appropriate to the role

Capability

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks
  • Outstanding attention to detail
  • Methodical and systematic mindset
  • Ability to work in a high pressured environment
  • Strong numerical skills
  • Ability to maintain strong relationships with external clients and internal colleagues
  • Team player with ability to support others and contribute to creating an open and productive working environment
  • Proactive and driven by need for continual improvement

Technical Competencies:

  • Knowledge of Excel and other MS Office packages

Education:

  • Essential: CIMA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years within a finance office
  • Knowledge and experience of ERP systems
  • Experience working with non-finance professionals
  • IFS system experience will be a distinct advantage

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Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marshall Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about Equal Opportunity in the Workplace please click here.

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Marshall Aerospace