237 Accounts Receivable jobs in the United Kingdom

Roles and Responsibilities: How the Expected Outcomes are Achieved

• Work with PM's and other personnel responsible for billing to resolve customer issues re billing
li>Check and process sales invoices, ensuring correct referencing to PO's, jobs and that the correct VAT scheme applied
• Processing of Applications, Certificates and invoices on larger Contracts
• Maintain robust records of retention withheld and work with Commercial Team to ensure collection and reconciliation
• Continuously check client/customer credit status and act upon changes where necessary
• Upload invoices to various client portals
• Assist and support with client/customer repayment plan negotiations 
li>Create, implement and monitor an effect cash collection process and compile accurate reports for SMT as required
• Create, implement and monitor client/customer payments and ensure they are within agreed business terms
• Ensure client/customer account reconciliations are tracked, accurate and reportable
• Maintain accurate up to date records on all revenue, debt and cash positions
• Feed into cashflow process daily with actuals and forecasts
• Produce meaningful reports for Management Information such as debtor days etc
• Working closely with other departments to ensure smooth day to day running of the business
• Lead on construction industry VAT and become internal VAT Champion
• Filing, scanning and archiving into SharePoint and E-Vision and other finance systems
• Any other reasonable administrative and ad-hoc duties as requested by Line Manager
• Assist other members of the finance team as and when required

Requirements for the Role:

• Full time office based
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• GCSE Maths and English at A*- C or equivalent to Level 2 functional skills
• Recognises commercially sensitive or confidential information and deals with it appropriately
• Excellent people skills, with a track record of effective engagement with colleagues and stakeholders
• Flexible to undertake a range of different tasks within the working day
• Experience in working to deadlines and prioritising own workload
• Experience in using Microsoft Office package, in particular  Word and Excel to an advanced level
li>Willing to take responsibility and accountability to follow tasks through to completion
• Excellent organisational skills and diligence
• Construction Industry experience
• Previous experience of working with the CIS scheme and relevant VAT schemes

Company Benefits:

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays  

- After 2 years continuous service, 1 extra day’s leaver per year up to a maximum of 5

- Long Service Awards

- Training and Development opportunities

- Pension Scheme

- Optical Eye Care Vouchers

- Death in Service

- Health Care

- Birthday Day Off 

This candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the accounting and finance team by ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. This position is based in Maidstone and offers an excellent opportunity to work in a structured and professional environment.

Client Details

This organisation is a well-established entity operating as part of a larger network. It is known for its professional work environment, with a dedicated focus on delivering high-quality financial operations.

Description

- Process and apply daily customer payments using data from bank statements, remittance advice, and third-party portals, ensuring accurate matching in our DMS

- Utilise a cash application automation tool to auto-match and apply payments where possible, and manually resolve exceptions

- Monitor and manage unapplied or unidentified cash, initiating prompt investigations and liaising with credit control sites to resolve issues

- Perform timely clearing of invoices, adjustments, write-offs, credit/debit memos in accordance with internal guidelines

- Reconcile customer accounts to maintain ledger accuracy and support AR aging clarity

- Handle payment discrepancies including short/over payments and resolve them according to escalation protocols

- Support cash application elements of month-end close and contribute to AR reporting accuracy

- Coordinate with dealership finance teams, SSC colleagues, and external customers to ensure payment queries are resolved quickly and efficiently

• - Maintain strict adherence to internal controls, audit standards, and SOX compliance where applicable

Profile

A successful applicant:

• Experience in financial operations, preferably within accounts receivable
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary
• Permanent position with opportunities for career growth.
• Professional work environment in Maidstone.

Accounts Receivable Clerk
Location: Llantrisant (on-site)
Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum (pro rata if reduced hours)
Hours: Full-time (slightly reduced hours may be considered)

Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a well-established business in Llantrisant to recruit an Accounts Receivable Clerk. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small but collaborative finance team, reporting directly to the Financial Controller.

My client is looking for a tenacious and forward-thinking individual with strong customer service skills and the confidence to communicate effectively at all levels. You’ll be proactive in managing customer accounts, quick to foresee potential issues, and skilled at building and maintaining positive relationships with clients. This role will suit both experienced AR professionals and those looking to grow into the position, with full training provided.

Key Responsibilities will include -

• Manage the AR mailbox and respond promptly to customer queries.
li>Post and allocate customer receipts accurately.
• Raise and issue sales invoices in line with company deadlines.
• Communicate confidently with customers to resolve billing queries or disputes.
• Reconcile bank statements and maintain accurate records.
• Reconcile the RBS ledger.

• Generate and distribute customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor accounts to identify overdue payments and initiate collection activities.
• Communicate with customers via phone, email, or letter regarding outstanding balances.
• Investigate and resolve billing issues, short payments, and disputes.
• Review aged debt reports and highlight overdue accounts.
• Work closely with the sales and operations teams to keep customer accounts running smoothly.
• Prepare and distribute customer statements.

• Complete debtor reconciliations.
• Support with month-end close activities and cashflow forecasts.

Ad Hoc duties -

• Support the annual audit by providing required debtor documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve AR processes and efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key customer accounts.
• Provide cover for other finance team members where needed.

Skills & Experience Required -

• Previous accounts receivable / credit control experience is advantageous, but not essential.
• Tenacious, proactive, and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Excellent customer service and confident communication skills.
• Ability to foresee and address potential issues before they escalate.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing transactions.
• Experience with Sage 50 Accounts is desirable (training will be provided).
• Organised and methodical with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Flexible and adaptable team player with a willingness to learn.

What’s on Offer -

< i>Salary up to £29,000 (pro rata for reduced hours). li>Full-time, on-site role (with potential for slightly reduced hours).
• Working hours: 8–4 or 9–5, with some flexibility.
• < i>Pension scheme: 4% employer contribution / 3% employee contribution.
• Supportive, close-knit finance team.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A chance to take ownership of the AR function and play a key role in ensuring strong cashflow.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, please apply today!

Your new company

A well-established provider in the Bristol area is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their team on a temporary basis. This is a field-based role with flexibility, focused on supporting tenants through financial challenges and ensuring effective income recovery.

Your new role

You'll be responsible for managing a defined patch of customer accounts, focusing on early sustainment. The role involves direct engagement with members, providing tailored advice on benefits and budgeting, and taking proactive steps to recover payments in arrears. You'll also be expected to prepare and present cases, working closely with internal teams to achieve positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing accounts and supporting customers to maintain their current agreements
• Advising on income maximisation, benefits, and budgeting
• Recovering arrears and meeting performance targets
• Using data to inform decisions and improve service delivery

What you'll need to succeed

• Available to start immediately
• Proven experience in income recovery
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build trust
• Self-motivated and able to manage a mobile workload effectively
• Proficient in finance systems and Microsoft Office tools
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

What you'll get in return

• Competitive hourly rate: 15.00 - 16.50
• Flexible working options available
• Work alongside a high-performing team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused role

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Abubakar Jahad in the Finance Team in Bristol now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Beyond Talent are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a long-established manufacturing business based in Rotherham. Due to sustained growth and a strong order pipeline, the business is expanding its finance function and seeking an organised and reliable Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their busy team, initially on a contract basis, with a view to permanency.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and a proactive attitude to play a key role in ensuring smooth financial operations.

Role Overview

As the Accounts Receivable Clerk, you’ll be responsible for managing incoming payments, maintaining accurate customer records, and supporting the Credit Control Manager with credit control processes. You’ll be working in a fast-paced environment, so confidence in managing your own workload and building positive customer relationships is key.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and issue accurate customer invoices in a timely manner
li>Monitor customer accounts to identify overdue balances
• Chase outstanding payments via phone, email, and letter
• Allocate incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts
• Investigate and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies
• Support credit checks and new account set-up processes
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve queries and maintain strong communication with customers
• Support with credit control activities

What We’re Looking For

< i>Experience in an Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger, or Credit Control role (within manufacturing is desirable but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and excellent numeracy skills
• Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting software
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively
• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude

What’s on Offer

< i>Competitive salary: £26,000 – £30,000 depending on experience
• On-site parking
• Supportive finance team with hands-on training
• Opportunity for career progression and development

Please get in touch to hear more, or apply now!

I am currently recruiting an Accounts Receivable Clerk for a Gaming company based in Central London, close to St Pauls station.

The Accounts Receivable Clerk will play a key role in ensuring timely and accurate processing of customer invoices and payments within the Retail industry. This permanent position in London offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the Accounting & Finance department.

Client Details

This role is with a medium-sized organisation in the Retail sector, known for its structured approach to accounting and finance operations. The company offers a professional environment with a focus on efficiency and accuracy in financial processes.

Location: St Pauls, London

Description

• Accounts Receivable Clerk:

Role summary

You'll own day-to-day AR operations-billing, cash posting, credit control, royalties, and month-end schedules-partnering closely with Sales and Operations to keep collections tight and records immaculate.

Key responsibilities

Daily invoicing: Raise and send sales invoices every day, resolving errors quickly and communicating issues to Operations and Sales in a timely manner.

Credit control: Liaise with customers and the Sales team to clear unpaid invoices

Sales support & deductions: Provide ad-hoc assistance on account queries and create invoices/credit notes as needed. Track debit notes and ensure any costs are recharged to relevant third parties.

Bank posting: Post bank transactions, allocating cash to customer accounts with supporting remittances.

E-commerce posting: Import and post e-commerce sales reconcile settlements and fees, and resolve variances.

Month-end support: Prepare schedules and reports to support management accounts

Royalties: Calculate monthly royalties and prepare quarterly statements for Inventors; coordinate approvals and payments and maintain royalty trackers.

Power BI: Have ownership of our data sheets ensuring they are up to date and accurate.

Pick up ad-hoc duties as they arise, including AP invoice processing cover when team members are away.

Profile

A successful Accounts Receivable Clerk should have:

• Previous experience in accounts receivable or a similar role within the Retail industry.
• A solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data processing.
• The ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Problem-solving skills to address account discrepancies efficiently.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary range of 30,000 to 33000 per annum.
• Only working 4 days a week but full time employment of 5 days
• Hybrid (Monday working from home, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays working form the office and off Fridays)
• 23 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• An engaging and professional work environment in London.
• Opportunities for career development within the Accounting & Finance team.
• Access to company benefits such as pension schemes and employee discounts.

If you are an Accounts Receivable Clerk looking to advance your career in the Retail industry, this could be the perfect opportunity. Apply today to join a committed and professional team in London!

This candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the accounting and finance team by ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. This position is based in Maidstone and offers an excellent opportunity to work in a structured and professional environment.

Client Details

This organisation is a well-established entity operating as part of a larger network. It is known for its professional work environment, with a dedicated focus on delivering high-quality financial operations.

Description

- Process and apply daily customer payments using data from bank statements, remittance advice, and third-party portals, ensuring accurate matching in our DMS

- Utilise a cash application automation tool to auto-match and apply payments where possible, and manually resolve exceptions

- Monitor and manage unapplied or unidentified cash, initiating prompt investigations and liaising with credit control sites to resolve issues

- Perform timely clearing of invoices, adjustments, write-offs, credit/debit memos in accordance with internal guidelines

- Reconcile customer accounts to maintain ledger accuracy and support AR aging clarity

- Handle payment discrepancies including short/over payments and resolve them according to escalation protocols

- Support cash application elements of month-end close and contribute to AR reporting accuracy

- Coordinate with dealership finance teams, SSC colleagues, and external customers to ensure payment queries are resolved quickly and efficiently

• - Maintain strict adherence to internal controls, audit standards, and SOX compliance where applicable

Profile

A successful applicant:

• Experience in financial operations, preferably within accounts receivable
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary
• Permanent position with opportunities for career growth.
• Professional work environment in Maidstone.

Accounts Receivable Clerk
Location: Llantrisant (on-site)
Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum (pro rata if reduced hours)
Hours: Full-time (slightly reduced hours may be considered)

Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a well-established business in Llantrisant to recruit an Accounts Receivable Clerk. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small but collaborative finance team, reporting directly to the Financial Controller.

My client is looking for a tenacious and forward-thinking individual with strong customer service skills and the confidence to communicate effectively at all levels. You’ll be proactive in managing customer accounts, quick to foresee potential issues, and skilled at building and maintaining positive relationships with clients. This role will suit both experienced AR professionals and those looking to grow into the position, with full training provided.

Key Responsibilities will include -

• Manage the AR mailbox and respond promptly to customer queries.
li>Post and allocate customer receipts accurately.
• Raise and issue sales invoices in line with company deadlines.
• Communicate confidently with customers to resolve billing queries or disputes.
• Reconcile bank statements and maintain accurate records.
• Reconcile the RBS ledger.

• Generate and distribute customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor accounts to identify overdue payments and initiate collection activities.
• Communicate with customers via phone, email, or letter regarding outstanding balances.
• Investigate and resolve billing issues, short payments, and disputes.
• Review aged debt reports and highlight overdue accounts.
• Work closely with the sales and operations teams to keep customer accounts running smoothly.
• Prepare and distribute customer statements.

• Complete debtor reconciliations.
• Support with month-end close activities and cashflow forecasts.

Ad Hoc duties -

• Support the annual audit by providing required debtor documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve AR processes and efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key customer accounts.
• Provide cover for other finance team members where needed.

Skills & Experience Required -

• Previous accounts receivable / credit control experience is advantageous, but not essential.
• Tenacious, proactive, and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Excellent customer service and confident communication skills.
• Ability to foresee and address potential issues before they escalate.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing transactions.
• Experience with Sage 50 Accounts is desirable (training will be provided).
• Organised and methodical with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Flexible and adaptable team player with a willingness to learn.

What’s on Offer -

< i>Salary up to £29,000 (pro rata for reduced hours). li>Full-time, on-site role (with potential for slightly reduced hours).
• Working hours: 8–4 or 9–5, with some flexibility.
• < i>Pension scheme: 4% employer contribution / 3% employee contribution.
• Supportive, close-knit finance team.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A chance to take ownership of the AR function and play a key role in ensuring strong cashflow.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, please apply today!

Your new company

A well-established provider in the Bristol area is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their team on a temporary basis. This is a field-based role with flexibility, focused on supporting tenants through financial challenges and ensuring effective income recovery.

Your new role

You'll be responsible for managing a defined patch of customer accounts, focusing on early sustainment. The role involves direct engagement with members, providing tailored advice on benefits and budgeting, and taking proactive steps to recover payments in arrears. You'll also be expected to prepare and present cases, working closely with internal teams to achieve positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing accounts and supporting customers to maintain their current agreements
• Advising on income maximisation, benefits, and budgeting
• Recovering arrears and meeting performance targets
• Using data to inform decisions and improve service delivery

What you'll need to succeed

• Available to start immediately
• Proven experience in income recovery
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build trust
• Self-motivated and able to manage a mobile workload effectively
• Proficient in finance systems and Microsoft Office tools
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

What you'll get in return

• Competitive hourly rate: 15.00 - 16.50
• Flexible working options available
• Work alongside a high-performing team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused role

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Abubakar Jahad in the Finance Team in Bristol now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)