Accounts Receivable Assistant. LilyLifestyle

Our client, a leading organisation based in Ashford, is seeking a motivated individual to join their Accounts Receivable (AR) team. As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will play a crucial role in recording and reconciling cash receipts, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining strong relationships with customers in the UK and France. If you have a passion for finance and a keen eye for detail, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: Ashford, Kent

Salary: 25,000 - 27,000

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 5pm with 45 minutes for lunch, Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm with 1 hour for lunch

Hybrid working: Yes once fully trained, 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

• 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays, 28 days annual leave after 5 years service
• Matched pension contribution of 6%
• 4x Life Assurance
• Free breakfast/lunch everyday
• Easter eggs, Christmas hampers, Yoga classes

• Contact past due customers via phone, email or letter to collect past due balances.
• Analyse assigned portfolio to identify delinquent/past due or at-risk collection accounts.
• Monitor credit holds and account status and credit availability.
• Reconcile customer accounts.
• Research and resolve disputed invoice balances/customer deductions.
• Negotiate prompt payment for delinquent customers and/or arrange payment instalments.
• Conduct Cash application and credit memo research.
• Provide invoices, credit memos, statements, packing lists and proof of delivery upon request.
• Research and resolve tax disputes and obtain valid exemption certificates from customers, including providing corrected invoices.
• Provide trade reference requests on demand.
• Monitor daily credit hold report and release shipments.
• Process final demand letters for balances to be forwarded to third party collections.
• Process credit balance refund requests.
• Work the aged balance review and adjustment projects.

• Working knowledge of credit control.
• Oracle experience and knowledge preferred.
• Proficient in using Excel spreadsheets, Outlook, and Word.
• Basic accounting knowledge.

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.