Accounts Receivable Assistant

Accounts Receivable Assistant
Portsmouth
Contract

Key Technical Skills / competencies:

* Able to prioritise and coordinate workload to ensure high volume of customer accounts is processed to a high standard
* Demonstrate a knowledge of accountancy relevant to the role
* Highly computer literate

Key Behavioural competencies:

* Commercially focused with a highly organised proactive approach
* Able to show initiative and possess a positive attitude
* Proactive in all matters relating to invoice raising, credit control and cash collection
* Confident & polite, with a friendly and professional manner at all times
* Continually acts as a team player
* Able to build and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers including developing understanding of operational delivery

Key Analytical Skills and Challenges / competencies:

* Experience of using financial reporting systems
* Computer Literate with the ability to learn new processes and systems
* Intermediate Excel skills
* Numerically literate and able to understand and manipulate information
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of business.
* Company/Industry Knowledge:
* Understanding of a Shared Service centre environment and of its interactions across the business is desirable

Qualifications:

Essential

* Maths and English at GCSE level (or equivalent)

Major Tasks and Activities:

* Assist in chasing all debts in line with agreed classification to minimise outstanding debtor balances
* Identify and utilise most efficient methods for contacting debtors and be comfortable using them to a high level on a daily basis
* Maintain effective credit control notes and status coding on accounting system
* Continually review prioritisation of debts and communicate recommendations to the Credit Control & Invoicing Manager
* Communicate with and respond to queries from the cashiers
* Quickly identify ‘at risk’ customers and deal accordingly to minimise exposure
* Establish and maintain a good relationship with both internal and external customers
* Action any requests and document any insolvency proceedings against customer accounts
* Maintain open lines of communication to Business Managers regarding their debts
* Liaise with and report to commercial finance team
* Maintain up to date customer details
* Produce & issue copy invoices, reminder letters, statements
* Provide staff cover within team
* Actively participate in team meetings

Key Outputs/Deliverables:

* Achieve and maintain invoice raising time scales in line with company expectations
* Reduction in Aged Debt and Unallocated Cash
* Adhere to company policies, legal framework and audit guidelines at all times
* Month end/year end close-outs within agreed timescales and achieving agreed cash targets
* Support the Credit Control & Invoicing Manager in ensuring any set targets are met

At First Recruitment we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That's why our Commercial consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

This is a superb opportunity for any Accounts Assistant looking to work for a reputable organisation