Accounts Receivable Assistant
Palatine Talent Ltd

Sale, Cheshire
•5 hours ago
•No application
About
We’re working with a well-established, fast-paced organisation operating within a specialist commercial sector. Due to a period of change, they’re looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Administrator to join their finance team on a 9-month fixed term contract. There is a possibility of the position becoming permanent.This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a structured finance environment, thrives on accuracy, and is confident dealing with customers and internal stakeholders.Working closely with Credit Controllers and the wider Accounts Receivable team, you’ll help ensure the sales ledger is accurately maintained, invoice queries are resolved efficiently, and agreed credit control procedures are followed at all times.Your key responsibilities include:Monitor shared AR mailboxes, dealing with queries promptly or escalating where appropriateEnsure customer and internal enquiries are responded to in a timely mannerInvestigate and resolve invoice queries in line with agreed proceduresAccurately log queries and maintain detailed notes on customer accountsRaise credit notes accurately and within agreed timescalesIssue credit notes electronically to customersEnsure all queries and credit notes are completed by the first working day of the month (where information permits)Support timely banking and posting of cash at month endPost daily cash receipts accurately once bank statements are availableAllocate payments correctly to the sales ledgerFlag underpayments and discrepancies to the relevant Credit Controller immediatelyMaintain accurate call logs, including dates, contacts and outcomesProcess credit-stopped orders promptly and escalate where requiredRaise pro-forma invoices accurately and follow up payment prior to release of goodsKeep relevant departments informed of pro-forma pr




