Accounts Receivable Specialist

2 weeks ago


Slough, United Kingdom Adecco Full time
Accounts Receivable Specialist - Temporary Position


Our client, a prominent player in mission-critical technologies for the energy and process sectors, is in search of a proficient Accounts Receivable Specialist to become part of their UK Shared Service Centre.

In this role, you will be essential in overseeing customer debt, ensuring prompt payments, and fostering robust relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Accurately and promptly issuing invoices, including necessary updates to customer portals.
  • Implementing the dunning process to encourage timely payment of invoices.
  • Proactively pursuing overdue customer accounts for payment.
  • Maintaining records of all communications and inquiries from various departments.
  • Collaborating with management and sales teams to escalate non-payment issues.
  • Managing the customer 'stop' list and efficiently resolving customer disputes.
  • Preparing monthly aged debtor reports with comprehensive commentary.
  • Ensuring compliance with the established dunning process.
  • Reviewing bank accounts for customer payments and allocating them accurately.
  • Forecasting monthly cash receipts and reconciling intercompany balances.
  • Ensuring adherence to credit management policies and acquiring necessary documentation.
  • Obtaining credit reports for both new and existing customers.
  • Conducting the annual credit limit review.
  • Clearing blocked sales orders and managing ad-hoc assignments as needed.

Qualifications:
  • Experience in accounts receivable and credit control within a large organization.
  • Strong attention to detail and exceptional communication skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel (v-lookup, pivot tables).
  • Numerical aptitude and understanding of accounting principles.
  • Familiarity with VAT regulations.
  • Proactive, adaptable, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to cultivate strong internal and external relationships.
  • Knowledge of SAP is advantageous.

Key Relationships:
  • Senior Sales & General Management.
  • GL Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Business Partners.
  • Customers, banks, and credit agencies.
  • Internal and External Auditors.

Impact and Scope:

Working closely with senior management and establishing strong relationships while addressing challenging customers who may be reluctant to settle invoices. You will contribute to a positive working environment within the Shared Service Centre and the broader finance team, collaborating with Internal/External Auditors and key internal business partners.

Join our client's dynamic and motivated team to make a significant impact in managing customer debt and enhancing the organization's success.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process that supports candidates from all backgrounds and abilities.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please inform us, and we will be pleased to assist you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.



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