73 Accounts Receivable Specialist jobs in the United Kingdom

Accounts Receivables Assistant – Make an Impact in a Fast-Growing Global Business

Your New Company
This well-established company has built a strong reputation over the past 25 years, offering innovative, design-led products across the home, lifestyle, and gifting sectors. With a focus on quality, creativity, and sustainability, its diverse product range is stocked by leading retailers and enjoyed by customers around the world.
Operating internationally with offices in key global markets, the business continues to grow and evolve—most recently expanding into direct-to-consumer channels with notable success. Recognised for its commitment to excellence and ethical practices, the company is certified as a Great Place to Work, an accredited Living Wage employer, and a member of the Good Business Charter. Sustainability remains a core value, reflected in its B Corp accreditation, eco-conscious product development, and long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality.

Your New Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Receivables Assistant to join a dynamic Finance team within a fast-paced, design-led business. The successful candidate will support the accounts receivables and credit control functions, managing relationships with key accounts such as John Lewis, Waitrose, and Amazon.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounts receivables and credit control for major clients
• Issue monthly customer statements and follow up via phone and email
• Process sales invoices via EDI and customer portals
• Manage debit notes, approvals, and credit note processing
• Collaborate with customer service, account managers, and sales reps
• Conduct credit checks and set credit limits for new and existing customers
• Maintain credit control records and report monthly to the Head of Finance
• Prepare monthly commission statements for UK, Europe, and USA sales agents
• Perform monthly analysis of credit notes and accounts receivables
• Process payments and refunds across GBP, EUR, and USD
• Provide support during holidays, busy periods, and special projects.

• 2–3 years of experience in a finance or accounts role
• Degree in Finance or Business (or equivalent experience)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office
• Knowledge of VAT and international exports (FOB/Ex-works/DDP)
• Experience in FMCG or similar fast-moving industry
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Quick learner with a problem-solving mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interest in Party, Homewares, Gift, Beauty, Fashion or Accessories is a plus.

• Full-time office-based role with one day/week remote after training
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A sustainability-focused environment with B Corp certification
• Living Wage accreditation and tree planting initiatives
• A creative, collaborative team that values diversity and imagination

At ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, our strength is the efficiency with which we deliver leading-edge products and support to those we serve. We are proud to set the standard for success in our industry. We are looking for a strong, talented individual to support our Finance team with the requirements for an Accounts Receivable Specialist, Cash Collection.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist, Cash Collection will be based in our Reading office and will report to the Accounts Receivable Team Leader, for ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions UK Ltd.

Position Summary
As an Accounts Receivable Specialist specializing in Cash Collections, you will be a pivotal figure in ensuring prompt and accurate receipt of payments, utilising SAP S/4HANA. Reporting to the AR Team Leader, your responsibilities including managing end-to-end cash collection processes, maintaining precise records, and actively contributing to process optimisation.

Main Duties of Job

• Oversee and enhance end-to-end cash collection processes for timely receipts of payments, for all outstanding items due on assigned accounts.
• Effectively communicate with customers, resolving payment discrepancies and facilitating resolution of outstanding invoices
• Update and maintain accurate customer accounts, payments, and interactions with SAP S/4HANA system.
• Reconcile payments with outstanding invoices ensuring precision.
• Perform credit checks on customers and set appropriate credit limits to minimise financial risks.
• Strategically reduce aged debt, applying effective techniques to accelerate collections.
• Generate and send dunning letters to customers, maintaining proactive communication on outstanding balances.
• Reconcile customer accounts, statements ensuring accuracy and addressing discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare aging reports, to analyse and manage overdue accounts effectively.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams, providing payment information and promptly resolving issues.
• Generate and analyse reports related to cash collections using SAP, offering insights for continues improvement.
• Identify and implement enhancements to cash collection processes within SAP contributing to increase efficiency.
• Provide support for AR month end activities, ensuring a smooth and accurate financial close.
• Effectively manage and respond to communications in the shared mailbox, ensuring timely and accurate information dissemination
• Ensure adherence to relevant regulations and company polices in all cash collection activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (desirable)
• Proven experience in accounts receivable, with a focus on cash collections and proficiency in SAP S/4HANA
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective customer interactions
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data using SAP tools and make informed decisions.
• Significant hands-on business experience with accounting functions
• Strong commercial and strategic understanding
• Must be fluent in English (oral & written)
• Able to manipulate data and have reasonable Excel skills.
• Ability to maintain the accuracy of accounts to ensure accurate company financial statement reporting.

Characteristics Required.

• Conscientious and pro-active with the ability to lead and co-ordinate effectively.
• Competent communication skills with the ability to liaise with all levels.
• Self-driven, results-oriented entrepreneurial person with a positive outlook and a clear focus
• Ability to work both within a defined structure as well as independently.
• Ability to operate in an environment of teamwork, common goals, and transparency.
• A commitment to adhere to the highest ethics and comply fully with ASSA ABLOY's Code of Conduct

Why ASSA ABLOY:
Working for ASSA ABLOY means that you will be part of a dynamic environment, developing innovative solutions to improve our customers' lives. Joining ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in access solutions, means being part of a fast-moving company with many opportunities.

We offer competitive wage, pension and insurance schemes and a pleasant and cooperative working environment in modern localities.

Would you like to join us in opening doors to the future?

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

Accounts Receivable Officer; varied and diverse! Permanent and Full-time. or slightly reduced hours!

Accounts Receivable Officer 
Permanent & Full-Time (option to work 4 days part-time)
Port Talbot
£30-35,000 per annum
I have a lovely role here as an experienced Accounts Receivable assistant! 
Joining a very well-established and highly successful transactional finance team, you will have plenty of experience in accounts receivable; ideally gained from the construction industry! 
There will be a lot of duties within this role specific to construction; the successful candidate will have experience of dealing with applications, certificates and retentions. 
A good exposure to self-billing processes, retentions and domestic reverse-charge VAT (DRC) as well as CIS will be invaluable!This role will see you covering the following areas:

• Sales Invoice processing
• Job cost tracking 
• Tracking work in progress
• Applying for application for payments
• Chasing customer debt
• Monitoring/maintenance of customer accounts
  
  This role will see you allocating bank receipts and compiling highly detailed consolidated invoices.  Experience in job costing would be highly advantageous.  You will be liaising with other team members across the business, so good communication skills are essential.

As an Invoice Processing Specialist at Sustainable Energy First, you will play a crucial role in managing and transforming invoice data into meaningful insights where opportunities for additional revenue can be identified and assist in exceeding our clients’ expectations.

You will work closely with our Analysts to ensure we maintain a high level of data integrity and quality and the work you do, will have a direct impact on the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our data completeness and quality that facilitates the organisation achieving our business objectives and exceeding our clients’ expectations.

Requirements

• The ability to adapt to evolving business needs is a must as is the need to resolve any issues promptly
• Ensuring accuracy in invoice data and identifying discrepancies is crucial.
• Basic IT skills required, and any Excel skills are a bonus
• Strong communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Strong time management skills
• Able to collaborate well with others

Benefits

As an Invoice Processing Co-ordinator at Sustainable Energy First, you will play a crucial role in managing and transforming invoice data into meaningful insights where opportunities for additional revenue can be identified and assist in exceeding our clients’ expectations.

You will work closely with our Analysts to ensure we maintain a high level of data integrity and quality and the work you do, will have a direct impact on the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our data completeness and quality that facilitates the organisation achieving our business objectives and exceeding our clients’ expectations.

Requirements

• The ability to adapt to evolving business needs is a must as is the need to resolve any issues promptly
• Ensuring accuracy in invoice data and identifying discrepancies is crucial.
• Basic IT skills required, and any Excel skills are a bonus
• Strong communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Strong time management skills
• Able to collaborate well with others

Benefits

As an Invoice Processing Co-ordinator at Sustainable Energy First, you will play a crucial role in managing and transforming invoice data into meaningful insights where opportunities for additional revenue can be identified and assist in exceeding our clients’ expectations.

You will work closely with our Analysts to ensure we maintain a high level of data integrity and quality and the work you do, will have a direct impact on the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our data completeness and quality that facilitates the organisation achieving our business objectives and exceeding our clients’ expectations.

Requirements

• The ability to adapt to evolving business needs is a must as is the need to resolve any issues promptly
• Ensuring accuracy in invoice data and identifying discrepancies is crucial.
• Basic IT skills required, and any Excel skills are a bonus
• Strong communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Strong time management skills
• Able to collaborate well with others

Benefits

As an Invoice Processing Co-ordinator at Sustainable Energy First, you will play a crucial role in managing and transforming invoice data into meaningful insights where opportunities for additional revenue can be identified and assist in exceeding our clients’ expectations.

You will work closely with our Analysts to ensure we maintain a high level of data integrity and quality and the work you do, will have a direct impact on the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our data completeness and quality that facilitates the organisation achieving our business objectives and exceeding our clients’ expectations.

Requirements

• The ability to adapt to evolving business needs is a must as is the need to resolve any issues promptly
• Ensuring accuracy in invoice data and identifying discrepancies is crucial.
• Basic IT skills required, and any Excel skills are a bonus
• Strong communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Strong time management skills
• Able to collaborate well with others

Benefits

• Conduct forensic investigations into suspected fraud, financial misconduct, and other irregularities.
• Analyse financial statements, transaction records, and other relevant documentation to identify patterns and anomalies.
• Quantify financial losses resulting from fraud, errors, or disputes.
• Prepare detailed reports, including findings, methodologies, and expert opinions, suitable for legal proceedings.
• Assist in the discovery and collection of evidence for litigation support.
• Provide expert witness testimony in court or other legal forums.
• Collaborate with legal counsel, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders during investigations.
• Develop and implement fraud prevention strategies and internal control recommendations.
• Conduct due diligence investigations for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Stay updated on the latest forensic accounting techniques, legal precedents, and regulatory changes.

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with relevant experience in forensic accounting.
• Proven experience in conducting financial investigations, fraud detection, and litigation support.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, auditing standards, and legal frameworks related to financial crime.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and forensic accounting software.
• Exceptional report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple assignments simultaneously.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Willingness to travel as required for investigations and client meetings.

• Conduct thorough financial investigations into allegations of fraud, financial misconduct, and irregularities.
• Analyze complex financial data, including accounting records, transaction histories, and internal controls.
• Quantify economic losses and damages in litigation and dispute resolution scenarios.
• Prepare detailed forensic accounting reports, findings, and recommendations.
• Assist in the discovery process during litigation, including document review and interrogatory preparation.
• Provide expert witness testimony in legal proceedings when required.
• Develop and implement robust internal control systems to prevent and detect financial irregularities.
• Liaise with legal counsel, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders throughout investigations.
• Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in forensic accounting and fraud detection.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professional ethics throughout all engagements.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) is essential.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or auditing, with at least 2-3 years specifically focused on forensic accounting.
• Proven experience in fraud detection, financial investigation, and litigation support.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, auditing standards, and internal control frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques relevant to forensic investigations.
• Exceptional report writing and communication skills, including the ability to present complex findings clearly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with data analytics software is a plus.