Accounts Receivable

Reporting to the Finance Team Lead, the successful candidate will be an integral part of the Finance Team. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the accounts receivable/credit control process. This includes ensuring that all customer invoices are generated and dispatched, customer payments are collected as per terms, are properly recorded and matched to invoices, and all customer accounts are thoroughly reconciled on a monthly basis. By maintaining up-to-date and accurate financial records, the Accounts Receivable Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the financial health and stability of the organization. This role is primarily office-based, with the potential for a hybrid work arrangement in the future.

Duties:

• Process sales invoices and accurately post to customer accounts. (approx 200 per Month)
• Process customer receipts (EFT) and apply payments to accounts in the debtor's ledger
• Process and issue credit notes, fully recording reason
• Daily collection calls regarding unpaid account balances
• Resolving queries and disputes to ensure prompt payment is received
• Opening new accounts
• Reviewing new customers and assessing credit terms and monthly credit limits
• Reviewing accounts to determine risk.
• Reconcile debtors accounts in a timely manner
• Escalate any material open items to the Team Lead for resolution.
• Attend Monthly meetings with relevant departments to report on Debtor Accounts.
• Prepare monthly AR reports for the business as required.
• Maintain solid audit trail on customer query/debt resolution in event that issues are escalated
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships with Finance and Commercial Team and Key Account Managers.

Role Requirement:

• 2-3 years' experience in accounts receivable/credit control role
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven experience in working to tight deadlines
• Experience working in a service driven, customer focused environment
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to multi-task and prioritise workload
• Team player with a positive "can do" attitude. Flexibility to "do what it takes" to get job done
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits:

• 21 days annual leave
• Study support
• 9am - 5pm working hours
• 1 day WFH