AR Analyst

Job Description

The roles of Accounts Receivable Analysts report into the Accounts Receivable Manager as part of the Accounts Receivable team that sits in the wider Finance function. The role will be responsible for all credit control / AR activities, providing a cost effective and professional customer cash collection, cash allocation and credit control service to clients. Internally the Accounts Receivable Analyst will collaborate with the sales department and customer service team to provide an integrated customer service solution within the OTC process.

• Raising Credit Notes in SAP
• Processing and distribution of customer promotional invoices to the Sales team, so that they can be coded correctly against relevant accruals in a timely manner
• Chasing of debt – communicate with customers to ensure that payment of debt is received in accordance with the prescribed terms
• Loading shortage and pricing queries on portal
• Query resolution
• Interpretation and analyses of information to determine problem/query
• Resolve or escalat queries in a timely manner to minimise delays in the collection of debt.
• Cash Forecast – monthly collection target and explaining variances of actual collection to forecast
• Maintain fully compliance to internal control framework
• Matching of Trade Invoices in the internal TAS system
• Work in timely and consistent manner
• Action items in AR inbox and customer folders
• Other adhoc duties

Education:

• GCSE grade A- C or equivalent in English & Maths

Must have experience:

• Significant experience in a similar accounts receivable position and/or credit control
• Ideally within FMCG
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good telephone manner
• A motivated individual
• Willing to learn:
  Opportunity to study for Credit Control qualification
• Good knowledge of Excel
• Previous accounting experience preferred
• SAP knowledge is preferred but not essential
• Assertive, clear, empathetic communicator
• Unrestricted UK right to work

JDE Peet's - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper - is the world's leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our 'Reignite the Amazing' strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets:
Peet's, L'OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.