AR Assistant

Description

AR Assistant will be responsible for assisting with Accounts Receivable billing for some of our key contracts, ensuring that bills are sent out in a timely manner and that they are accurate. Subsequently, the AR Assistant will be responsible for recovering the debt relating to these invoices. Further, this role will be involved in some process project work, with the aim of making our finance and wider processes as efficient as possible.

This role is fixed term until October 2026.

• Effective completion of all duties, including but not limited to:
• Raising sales invoices and credits on accounting system and issuing these to customers in a timely manner.
• Responsible for liaising with key stakeholders ensuring that all are updated on the progress of billing week-to-week.

• Collection of current and aged debt through pro‑active collection, via telephone and e‑mail.
• Daily posting of cash received on to our finance system, Open Accounts.
• Issuing of regular statements to all customers.
• Apply for credit rating reports from Experian all new customer requests.
• Resolve invoice disputes/discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Reporting and escalating of debt to key stakeholders through regular debt review calls.

• Ensure all customer information is up to date and accurate.
• Maintain mailboxes and ensure all documentation is filed correctly.
• Carry out ad‑hoc tasks handed down by Treasury & AR Supervisor.

• Assist the Treasury and AR Manager and Supervisor in preparing the weekly MI information by providing information on overdue debtors.

• Assist with period end ledger close and reporting.

• Maintain up to date knowledge and understanding of VAT regulations.

• Providing feedback on process workflows, procedures, and management information in relation to the role.
• Assist with the development and automation of AR processes where necessary.

• Numerically & IT literate Intermediate MS Office skills, in particular MS Excel (vlookup, sumif, pivot tables).
• Good knowledge of complex formulas and macros.
• Effective verbal and written communicator.
• Previous experience of working in an Accounts Receivable environment, with an excellent knowledge and understanding of billing and credit control.
• UK Accounting Framework basics.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to prioritise and multi‑task as well as work independently.
• Ability to efficiently give priority to activities and carry out regular functions with little or no supervision.
• Analytical experience.

• On‑the‑job training and continuous personal development opportunities.
• Regular performance feedback and 1:1s to help you succeed.
• Support for family events, personal support, and a focus on having fun in the workplace.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Competitive benefits.

• Discretionary Scot Rail Season Ticket (home to work)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Hybrid working (for most roles, after probation)
• Living Wage and Living Hours Accredited
• 34 days holiday (including public holidays) with option to buy additional
• Generous salary exchange Pension Scheme and Life Assurance Scheme
• Optional Health Cashplan Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Support including mental, physical, financial and social
• Flexible dress code where you can Dress for Your Day!
• Social events including Summer Event and Christmas Party

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role at the heart of our operations, apply today!

Solvd. are Disability Confident accredited and committed member of Inclusive Employers. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Successful completion of security and background checks will be required.

Apply now and choose your ticket to join us on the Solvd. journey!

Solvd. provides first class outsourced payroll, financial, customer experience and business processing services. We have high standards for ourselves and ensure value for money for our clients, putting our customers and stakeholders at the heart of our delivery.

Our bespoke packages of reliable and timely services are easy to use, and continuous improvement is embedded in the way we work, making us a provider of choice.

We have extensive experience in providing complex and large-scale services to UK industries.

Solvd. is part of Transport UK Group.