Finance Assistant - Accounts Receivable

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accounts Receivables Assistant to join our finance team. You will support the finance team by ensuring timely invoicing, efficient collections, accurate record-keeping, strong customer relationships and account reconciliation to maintain healthy cash flow.

• Invoice Management:
  Generate and send accurate invoices to customers,
  ensuring timely delivery of billing statements.
• Payment Monitoring:
  Track incoming payments and apply them to the correct
  customer accounts.
• Direct Debit Management:
  Manage the creation and collection of customer
  monies taken via Direct Debit.
• Cash Allocation:
  Accurately allocate cash collections to customer accounts
  and maintain up-to-date records.
• Collections:
  Follow up on overdue invoices and initiate appropriate collection
  procedures.
• Account Reconciliation:
  Reconcile customer accounts, investigate
  discrepancies, and correct billing errors or misapplied payments.
• Refunds and Adjustments:
  Process customer refunds and write‑offs as
  needed, including boat sale payments and related refunds.
• Reporting:
  Prepare aging reports and accounts receivable summaries to support
  financial visibility and decision‑making.
• Month‑End Close:
  Assist with month‑end and year‑end closing activities,
  ensuring accurate financial records.
• Business Partnering:
  Work closely with boat, sales and customer service teams
  to resolve disputes and improve customer satisfaction.
• Relationship Management:
  Build and maintain strong client relationships to
  support timely payments and repeat business.
• Compliance:
  Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards,
  and regulatory requirements.
• Audit Support:
  Provide documentation and assistance during internal audits
  and financial reviews.
• Boat Sales:
  Provide support to the Boat Sales team invoicing commissions,
  reconciliation of cash, and ad‑hoc support.

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an accounts payables/receivables.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles and practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on accuracy.

• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Private Vitality Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discounts on moorings
• Working by the water
• On‑site Café with staff discount