Accounts Receivable Clerk

21 hours ago

West Bromwich B DD, United Kingdom HERMEQ Full time

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Salary: £25,500 – £27,500

Location: Oldbury

Department: Finance

Reports to: Finance Manager

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

H — Headline

We're looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our friendly and growing Finance team here at HERMEQ Group. If you're organised, detail-oriented, and enjoy keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, this role offers the perfect opportunity to build your finance career within a supportive, collaborative environment.

E — Essentials

  • Job Title: Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Salary Range: £25,500 – £27,500
  • Contract: Permanent, Full-time
  • Reports to: Finance Manager
  • Location: Oldbury
  • Entities Covered: All companies within the HERMEQ Group

R — Responsibilities

As part of our Finance team, you'll support all HERMEQ entities with day-to-day accounts receivable operations, ensuring everything is accurate, timely, and well-documented.

Your main responsibilities include:

  • Billing Management: Preparing and sending invoices to customers, making sure every detail is correct and in line with company policies.
  • Payment Processing: Recording and processing incoming payments (cash, cheques, cards), and keeping the accounts receivable ledger up to date.
  • Collections: Following up on overdue accounts and communicating with customers to resolve payment issues in a professional and helpful manner.
  • Credit Risk Analysis: Checking the creditworthiness of new and existing customers to help manage risk across the group.
  • Bank Account Reconciliation: Reconciling transactions across HSBC, PayPal, and Stripe accounts — investigating and fixing any discrepancies.
  • Customer Refunds: Preparing and verifying refund documentation before passing it to Accounts Payable for processing.
  • Reporting: Creating regular reports on accounts receivable status, including aging reports and cash flow forecasts.
  • Customer Service: Managing customer queries related to invoices and payments, taking calls, and handling AR inboxes across HERMEQ's entities.
  • Ad Hoc Tasks: Supporting the Finance team with any additional duties as needed.

M — Metrics / Measures of Success

You'll know you're succeeding when:

  • Invoices and payments are processed quickly and accurately.
  • Overdue balances are reduced and kept within target.
  • Bank reconciliations are completed on time, with issues resolved promptly.
  • Customers receive clear, friendly, and timely communication.
  • Internal finance processes run smoothly and efficiently.

E — Experience & Expertise

We're looking for someone who brings:

  • Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable or similar finance role.
  • A solid understanding of billing, reconciliation, and credit control processes.
  • Confidence using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with payment systems like HSBC, PayPal, and Stripe (a bonus, not a must).
  • Great attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple ledgers or entities at once.

Q — Qualities

You'll be a great fit if you're:

  • Friendly, approachable, and great at building relationships.
  • Highly organised, with strong attention to detail.
  • A proactive problem-solver who enjoys improving how things are done.
  • Reliable, honest, and takes pride in accuracy.
  • A genuine team player who enjoys being part of a collaborative environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £25,500.00-£27,500.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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