Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description:

We are delighted to be working with a reputable organisation based in Sheffield who are expanding their team and are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join them on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be joining the team at an exciting time as they are going through a period of growth and development. The role will report into the Accounts Receivable Manager.

What will you be doing?

Timely and accurate application of all receivable cash receipts in accordance with customer remittance advice including cheque, credit card, cash on delivery and electronic BACS bank receipts
Manage and process A/R customer refunds and undertake collection activities in line with debt management processes
Ensuring the end-to-end accounts receivable process is fit for purpose striving for a culture of continuous improvement
Manage a designated accounts receivable portfolio consisting of Key, National, Retail and Independent business accounts providing high quality customer and stakeholder service
Maintain complete, accurate and updated records of collection activity and account reconciliations
Timely research and resolution of deductions or disputed items, and short/over payments.
Responsible for review of orders on credit hold and taking appropriate action within a timely manner
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with customers and internal teams to continually enhance the effectiveness and quality of service provided by Accounts Receivable team
Manage & maintain assigned Email Management System queues, as required, working towards SLA's
Manage Customer Portals - Assist with queries raised relating to invoices processed/credits due.
Research unidentified payments and assist in daily and monthly cash reconciliation to ensure an accurate month-end close.
Ensure monthly processing deadlines are met as required.
Understand and work within GDPR and confidentiality practices.
Work collaboratively as a part of a team to undergo shared tasks and projects providing advice and expertise
What skills are we looking for?

Previous experience working in an Accounts Receivable position
Confident using different accounting software
Be able to use Microsoft applications, including Excel
Have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal skillsWhat's on offer?

33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
Hybrid, flexible working
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Health and Well-being portal - access to financial, health and well-being support and an Employee Assistance Programme
Discounts - you will have access to Blue Light and NHS discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shoppingTo apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions