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Accounts Receivable Specialist

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Our client is offering an opportunity for an AR Specialist to join their Transactional Shared Services team. This role is a key part of a smooth end-to-end order to cash process for the organisation. This fast-paced and forward-thinking position is perfect for someone looking for a long-term finance career within a successful, expanding corporate enterprise. The successful candidate will be mentored and developed in their role, to solve problems and meet deadlines.

What you'll do:

As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, your role will be integral to the smooth operation of the business. You'll be responsible for creating journals, posting sales into SAP, monitoring missing sales, and resolving any issues that arise. Your strong attention to detail will be crucial in reconciling and clearing cash and card GL accounts, investigating discrepancies, preparing reports, and posting ad hoc journals. Your ability to plan and meet deadlines will ensure the success of these tasks. Additionally, you'll post debtor invoices and credit notes, escalating any issues in a timely manner.

  • Creation of journals and posting of sales into SAP
  • Monitoring, escalation and resolution of missing sales
  • Sales reconciliation
  • Reconciling and clearing cash and card GL accounts & investigation of discrepancies
  • Preparation and issue of reporting e.g. discrepancy + forgery reports
  • Posting ad hoc journals
  • Posting debtors invoices and credit notes
  • Escalating any issues in a timely and appropriate manner

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Accounts Receivable Specialist role brings proven experience in a similar role, preferably within a Shared Services environment. Your good working knowledge of Excel will support your daily tasks while your strong attention to detail will ensure accuracy in all you do. Your analytical skills will aid in identifying discrepancies while your ability to plan and meet deadlines will keep operations running smoothly. As a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, you can adapt your style depending on the audience and nature of information being communicated. Lastly, your ability to work well both independently and as part of a team will contribute greatly to our collaborative environment.

  • Proven experience in an Accounts Receivable/Finance role, preferably in a Shared Services environment
  • Good working knowledge of excel
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good analytical skills
  • Ability to plan and meet deadlines
  • Good communicator, able to adapt style of communication depending on the audience and the nature of the information being communicated
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work well alone and as part of a team

What sets this company apart:

This company offers an inclusive work environment where every employee plays a vital role in the success of the business. They are committed to providing opportunities for professional growth and development, fostering an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. The company values teamwork and collaboration, and they believe that their success is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of their employees.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Apply today!

Apply today by clicking on the link!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Accounts Receivable / Credit Control

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Blackburn

Job Reference: MAL49Z-D66A8420

Date posted: 7 March 2025

Consultant: Jacob Grice