Accounts Receivable Assistant

Anderson Knight Recruitment is delighted to be working on behalf of a well-established and successful organisation within the FMCG sector to recruit an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join their busy finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused finance professional looking to develop their career within a fast-paced FMCG environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the accounts receivable function, ensuring customer accounts are accurately maintained and payments are processed efficiently.

Please note, this is a fully office-based position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and maintaining customer accounts, ensuring balances are accurate and up to date
• Processing and allocating incoming customer payments
• Reconciliations of customer accounts and investigating discrepancies
• Raising and processing invoices and credit notes where required
• Monitoring outstanding balances and following up on overdue payments
• Responding to customer queries relating to invoices, payments and account balances
• Producing and reviewing aged debtor reports
• Liaising with internal departments to resolve invoice and payment queries
• Assisting with month-end processes and reconciliations
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all transactions are processed in a timely manner
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required

Requirements:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Receivable, Accounts Assistant, Credit Control or similar finance role
• Good understanding of accounts receivable processes and customer account management
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems
• A proactive approach with the ability to work effectively within a busy team environment
• Previous experience within an FMCG or fast-paced commercial environment would be advantageous

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing FMCG organisation
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Excellent opportunity to develop your finance career
• Long-term career progression opportunities

This role would suit an Accounts Receivable Assistant or finance professional looking to develop their experience within a fast-paced FMCG environment. If you are looking for your next opportunity and feel you have the relevant experience, please apply via the link below.