Reed
Senior Accounts Receivable Assistant
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (DOE) + 10% Bonus + Benefits
Location: Hemel Hempstead – hybrid working
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Accounts Receivable Assistant to join a dynamic finance team, taking full ownership of AR activities across multiple legal entities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about improving cashflow, strengthening credit control processes, and driving financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable & Customer Management
- Manage end-to-end AR processes across five entities
- Maintain accurate customer master data
- Allocate customer payments promptly and accurately
- Resolve billing and payment queries with internal teams
Credit Control & Cash Collection
- Proactively manage aged debt and collections
- Issue statements and dunning letters in line with policy
- Produce and maintain rolling 3-month cashflow forecasts
Reporting & Controls
- Prepare AR reports, reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Support monthly and quarterly Group reporting
- Calculate bad debt provisions at month-end
- Engage with stakeholders to review performance and risks
Process Improvement
- Identify and implement AR process improvements
- Utilise systems and tools to drive efficiency and reporting accuracy
About You
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable / Credit Control
- Experience working across multi-entity and multi-currency environments
- Strong Excel and ERP system skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive
- Positive, team-focused, and adaptable
Interested? Please apply now for immediate consideration.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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