Accounts Receivable Assistant

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Assistant to join our busy and supportive finance team on a fixed term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, takes pride in accuracy, and wants to play a key role in maintaining strong cash flow and customer relationships. In this position, you'll be responsible for managing end-to-end accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely collections, and delivering a high standard of service to both internal stakeholders and external customers.

• Billing & Invoicing:
  Raising accurate and timely invoices in line with company processes, ensuring billing queries are identified and resolved quickly, maintaining strong attention to detail to minimise discrepancies.
• Credit Control & Collections:
  Proactively monitoring aged debt and chasing overdue invoices, managing the collection cycle in a professional and customer-focused manner, negotiating payment plans where appropriate.
• Cash Allocation & Reconciliation:
  Posting and allocating incoming payments, reconciling customer accounts and investigating discrepancies, maintaining accurate financial records.
• Stakeholder & Customer Management:
  Building strong working relationships with customers and internal teams, acting as a point of contact for account queries, collaborating with sales and operations to resolve issues efficiently.
• Reporting & Month-End:
  Supporting month-end close activities, preparing reports on aged debt and cash collection performance, identifying trends and suggesting process improvements.

• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or Finance Administration.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with a confident and professional approach.
• Ability to manage workloads independently and prioritise effectively.
• A proactive mindset, with the confidence to chase and resolve issues.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems.

Due to the nature of work here at Horder Healthcare, and to ensure that we remain committed to our Safeguarding policy, any applicant upon an initial offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). References and Occupational Health checks will also be taken up before appointment.