Accounts Receivable Specialist

Hays are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional who enjoys managing customer accounts, improving cash flow, and delivering outstanding customer service within a busy finance function.

As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices whilst maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders. Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you will be responsible for managing customer accounts, resolving queries, and supporting the wider accounts receivable process.

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring invoices are paid within agreed terms.
• Proactively chase outstanding debt via telephone and email.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries efficiently.
• Allocate customer payments and reconcile accounts.
• Produce aged debt reports and escalat e high‑risk accounts where required.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and internal departments.
• Support month-end processes and reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance cash collection performance.

• Previous experience within Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or Sales Ledger.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet deadlines.
• Confident working with finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive approach with strong problem‑solving skills.

• Competitive salary or hourly rate.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Friendly and supportive finance team.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a reputable organisation.
• Potential for long‑term career development and progression.