Accounts Receivable Specialist

Michael Page (UK); London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000

Job description

• working for a retail company
• Permanent Contract

About Our Client

My client is a well-established company based in Central London. Due to recent rapid growth, they are now looking to hire an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join their diverse team.

This is a permanent role with hybrid working (2-3 days in the office / working from home).

Their offices are based in London, close to Holborn Tube Station.

Sector: Retail

Job Description

Accounts Receivable Specialist:

We are currently in search of an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join our European branded fashion business. As our group maintains a consistent upward trajectory, the Accounts Receivable Assistant will play an important part in our newly formed European finance team.

Key responsibilities across UK & European entities:

1. Collect, follow up and allocate payments from a wide European customer base.
2. Follow up on overdue outstanding debtor amounts to secure payments.
3. Research and resolve payment discrepancies, create customer payment plans and monitor compliance thereafter.
4. Respond to and manage customer queries.
5. Generate weekly and monthly AR reports.
6. Monitor total outstanding balances, overdues, credit limits and debtor days.
7. Customer master data activities.
8. Backup for bank statement posting activities and other finance tasks.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications and requirements:

Essential:

• Proven prior experience in Accounts Receivable.
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial executives.
• Proficiency in financial reporting/management software and Microsoft Excel with outstanding analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to drive change and to increase efficiency in a fast-paced environment; comfortable working in a small organisation.

Preferred:

• European experience, along with fluency in French or German.
• Experience in the fashion industry.

What's on Offer

Salary between £35,000 to £40,000 per annum.