Accounts Receivables Assistant Job London area,Greater London England UK,Finance & Banking

Location: Greater London

Job Title:

Accounts Receivables Assistant

Department:

Finance

Location:

Stamford Bridge, London

Contract:

9-month FTC, Full Time

Job Function:

The key function of this role is to provide a full accounts receivable service to customers, in addition ensuring that key monthly processes are completed in a timely manner.

Closing date:

17th July

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Main Responsibilities:

An accounts receivables assistant will provide all aspects of accounts receivables work for Chelsea FC Plc and Chelsea FC Foundation. Including:

Processing Invoice/Credit Notes for all entities in a timely manner.
Processing bank/card receipts through the finance system.
Performing full debt collection process, including generating statements, collecting debt via email and telephone and generating legal notices
Compiling aged debtor’s analysis
Ensuring customer due diligence is performed on new credit term requests
Communicate with both customers and internal personnel
Any other ad hoc duties as required by the senior members of the finance department.
Maintaining a comprehensive list of communications when chasing debts for each customer.
Liaising with internal legal department to proceed with legal action for bad debts.
Review aged debtors with Internal Stakeholders and AR & Treasury Manager.
Maintaining a schedule of periodic invoicing across the group to ensure that deadlines for raising and receiving payments are met.
Digital invoice filing
Flexible duties to cover in peak period other team member responsibilities
Balance sheet reconciliations including bank reconciliation and AR/General
Ledger reconciliations
Actively participate in the development and updating of finance processes, policies and internal control procedures.

Measures of Performance:

Achieving all deadlines in a timely manner
Monitoring the ageing profile of the debtors
Achieving the standards required by the auditors
Accurate and timely distribution of cashflow reports and bank reconciliation.
Ensuring monthly deadline for AP/AR and GL ledger closes are met.
Individual performance indicators and objectives will be identified for continuous improvement

Personal Specification:

Skills:

Proficient in using accountancy software; experience of using Microsoft
Dynamics GP would be an advantage. Additional experience on software:
CRM Dynamics/Oracle Opera would be helpful.
Computer literate (sound knowledge of Excel, Word, and Microsoft outlook)
A good team player with an excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build relations with people at all levels
Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload under pressure while maintaining high work ethics and standard

Qualifications &

Experience:

A combination of relevant experience in accounting preferred
Strong understanding of accounting standards and process.
Experience on Microsoft Dynamics GP (ERP)
Demonstrated experience on bank reconciliation is preferred.
Solid experience within a high volume of cashless transactions
Should be enthusiastic and keen to learn.
Capable of working independently, but also able to be part of a team
Proven experience in a similar AR position
High degree of honesty and trustworthiness
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365 products (strong excel experience is essential)

Our Expectations:

To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
To report any…