Opportunity for a Senior Accounts Receivable Representative in Loughborough

My client's Finance teams are essential to their business, driving educated, sound decisions that propel their mission and make them a stable and trusted industry leader. With a diverse and global presence, their Finance functions provide significant opportunities to develop unique career experiences and perspectives. Join a world leader and discover endless opportunities to grow a rewarding career!

How You Will Make an Impact

We are seeking a Senior Accounts Receivable Representative to work independently and ensure transactional excellence within Accounts Receivable. This role requires intermediate knowledge and experience, with a focus on driving day-to-day collections activities to achieve efficiency goals for DSO, percent past due, and bad debt.

You'll partner with a broad network of external and internal business partners, including Customers, Customer Services, Commercial Sales, Commercial Finance, and other Finance teams.

What You Will Do

As a Senior Accounts Receivable Representative, you will primarily be responsible for:

• Collections: Prepare and send statements, call on past-due invoices, and problem-solve disputes in collaboration with customers and the sales team.
• Risk Management: Conduct credit risk assessment on new and existing accounts, including periodic reviews and corrective action.
• Order Control: Assess and release orders that are on hold.
• Invoice Management: Input invoices into various customer portals as required.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with FP&A, Commercial, and Customer Services teams to resolve discrepancies related to pricing, short shipments, and invalid PO numbers, supporting revenue goals while limiting risk.
• Ad-Hoc Duties: Assist with cash allocation and other credit control-related duties as requested.

What You Will Need to Get Here

Education

• 4-5 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade 4 or above (including Maths and English).

Experience and Hard Skills

• Minimum of 12 months of experience in collections.
• Proficiency in Excel, including the use of V-lookups and Pivot Tables.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong ability to quickly learn organisation-specific computer applications and accounting principles.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills to collaborate with various partners.
• Knowledge and experience with accounting packages; competent in the use of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• High attention to detail and accuracy as data entry is a critical component of the role.

Ready to advance your career in Accounts Receivable with a global leader? Apply today!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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