Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist
Location - Hybrid
Department - Finance
Reports to - Finance Manager

We are looking for a detail?oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to own end?to?end collections and cash application. You'll work cross?functionally with Sales and Operations to reduce aged debt and improve cash flow. This role suits someone with strong customer focus, a proactive approach, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities
Operations
* Set up and maintain customer accounts (client profiles, payment terms, credit limits) in Finance system.
Cash Application & Reconciliations
* Post customer receipts to system and allocate them against open items.
* Perform AR sub?ledger to GL reconciliations; investigate and clear variances promptly.
* Prepare monthly AR ageing reports.
Credit Control & Collections
* Proactively manage collections. E.g. statement runs and targeted follow?ups for past?due balances.
* Assist in resolving disputes and co-ordinate escalations with Sales team /Account Management.
* Monitor client payment patterns and propose credit holds or limit adjustments based on risk and payment performance.
Controls, Compliance & Close
* Maintain documentation in accordance with internal controls and audit requirements.
* Support month?end close: revenue cut?off, debtor reporting, ageing reviews.
* Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual terms, and relevant tax (e.g., VAT), GDPR, and local statutory requirements.
Process Improvement & Stakeholder Partnership
* Identify and execute process improvements (automation, standardization, collection strategies, etc).
* Partner with Sales & Operations to improve order?to?cash data quality and cycle time.
* Ongoing review and updating of AR policy.

Qualifications
* 2+ years in Accounts Receivable / Credit Control.
* Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivots, reconciliations).
* Experience with an ERP/finance system (e.g., Sage 200, Oracle).
* Clear, professional communication and a customer?centric approach.
* Strong numeracy and attention to detail; ability to handle volume and deadlines.
* Accounting qualification / certification (or part-professional) is desired but not a necessity.

Please send your CV to [email protected]