Finance Assistant

Description:

We are delighted to be working with a large reputable organisation based in Sheffield, who have an opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Administrator to join their friendly team on an initial temporary basis of 3-6 months.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure within a finance team, within a business which has an excellent track record for progression opportunities. The role will report into the Accounts Receivable Manager and will provide an opportunity for the successful candidate to work in a dynamic, varied role as part of a wider effective team.

Duties:
- 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.
- 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. - 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

Candidate requirements: - Experience/knowledge of the accounts receivable function
- Strong organisational skills
- An excellent telephone manner
- A keen eye for detail as accuracy is important

Benefits:
- 35 hour working week
- Onsite parking

If this role sounds of interest, or you would like any further information, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

To 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