Accounts Receivable

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join a busy and supportive Finance team. This is a great opportunity for a motivated finance professional to take ownership of a customer account portfolio, build strong client relationships, and play a key role in ensuring timely payments and effective credit control. You’ll work closely with Finance, Sales, and Operations in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on business performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring payments are collected within agreed credit terms.
• Process credit applications, complete credit checks, and set up new customer accounts.
• Monitor account balances and proactively follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Work closely with Operations, Sales, and internal teams to resolve customer queries and disputed transactions.
• Maintain accurate records across finance systems and prepare regular reports on collection activity and account performance.
• Participate in credit control meetings and provide updates on debtor balances and collection progress.
• Support efforts to minimise financial risk and improve cash flow across the business.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or a similar finance role.
• Experience working in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with SAP is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Experience within logistics, transport, or freight environments would be beneficial.