Accounts Receivable - Osborne Appointments : Job Details

Finance Assistant (Accounts Receivable)

Salary: £28,000 per annumLocation: BedfordWorking Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour lunch break.

Hybrid Work: After a three-month probation period, there may be an option to work from home one day per week.

Benefits:

• 22 days holiday, increasing by one day per year after two years to a maximum of 25 days.
• Free on-site parking (no direct public transport to the site).

Role Overview

This role focuses on the accounts receivable (AR) function, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely payment collection, and effective credit control. The position is crucial to the business’s cash flow and profitability and involves regular communication with clients and internal teams.

You will also support payroll processing, bank reconciliations, and ongoing finance projects. As part of a small, collaborative team, you’ll provide cover for colleagues when needed and contribute to improving financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable:
  • Raise, send, and manage customer invoices.
  • Post and reconcile daily bank transactions.
  • Monitor overdue payments and manage credit control processes.
• Payroll: Upload monthly payroll data accurately and on time.
• Bank Reconciliation: Ensure weekly reconciliation of all key accounts.
• Process Improvements: Assist with projects such as automating bank reconciliations and streamlining invoice imports.
• Team Support: Work flexibly to assist colleagues during absences and share skills within the team.

Skills and Requirements

• Strong knowledge of accounts receivable processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communication abilities for internal and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to completing AAT qualifications (if not already held).

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If you're interested in this Accounts Receivable position, please apply today!

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Established in 1995, Osborne Appointments is an independently owned recruitment agency specialising in the supply of temporary, contract and permanent placements. OA are committed to placing the right candidate in the right job every time and pride ourselves in outstanding levels of Candidate Satisfaction

Thank you for your interest in this position. It is with regret that we are unable to respond personally to each individual application due to the high volume of CVs we receive on a daily basis. However, your application will be reviewed by one of our qualified consultants within the next 48 hours. If you do not hear from us within this time period, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.