Accounts Receivable Clerk

Accounts Receivable Clerk / Credit Control / Invoice Discounting / Invoicing / Free On Site Parking / Process Improvements

Forge Talent has partnered with a large group business as they look to further grow their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk with working knowledge of Credit Control processes.

You will take ownership of multiple ledgers and business sites to ensure billing accuracy and maximise collections.

You will be joining the business at an exciting time as they look to advance their systems and ways of working.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the Group, ensuring accuracy in accounts receivable, and assisting with various wider accounting tasks.

Career development opportunities will be available inline with the business’s growth plans.

• Generate sales invoices and ensure that they are sent out to customers in a timely manner.
• Ensure that proactive Credit Control is maintained via telephone and email chasing of due and overdue debt.
• Monitor the invoice discounting facility, including ensuring that appropriate customer credit limits are set and reviewed.
• Maintain up-to-date financial records and audit trails.
• Maintain organised records of financial transactions and documentation for audit purposes.
• Report on aged or problematic debt as required to ensure suitable action is taken.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and statements as required.
• Work proactively to resolve any invoice or payment queries, liaising with the wider business as required to reach a suitable outcome.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting files.
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to maintain company financial health.
• Support with cash allocation postings.

• Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable or Credit Control position.
• An understanding of the end-to-end receivables process is essential.
• Previous experience of working within a multi-site environment over multiple ledgers is highly advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong and trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills teamed with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced and high-volume environment.
• Strong computerised system skills (Previous use of Sage packages is highly advantageous).
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills.
• AAT qualifications are advantageous although by no means essential.