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Accounts Receivable Specialist

Northampton
Posted about 18 hours ago
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Hays are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional who enjoys managing customer accounts, improving cash flow, and delivering outstanding customer service within a busy finance function.

Your new role

As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices whilst maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders. Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you will be responsible for managing customer accounts, resolving queries, and supporting the wider accounts receivable process.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring invoices are paid within agreed terms.
  • Proactively chase outstanding debt via telephone and email.
  • Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries efficiently.
  • Allocate customer payments and reconcile accounts.
  • Produce aged debt reports and escalate high-risk accounts where required.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and internal departments.
  • Support month-end processes and reporting requirements.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance cash collection performance.

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What you'll need to succeed

  • Previous experience within Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or Sales Ledger.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
  • Ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet deadlines.
  • Confident working with finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
  • A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills.

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  • Competitive salary or hourly rate.
  • Hybrid and flexible working options.
  • Friendly and supportive finance team.
  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a reputable organisation.
  • Potential for long-term career development and progression.

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If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Desired Skills and Experience

Accounts Receivable & Sales Ledger

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Skills

Accounts Receivable
Credit Control
Sales Ledger
Debt Collection
Account Reconciliation
Aged Debt Reporting
Microsoft Excel
Customer Relationship Management
Problem Solving
Communication Skills

Location

Northampton, England, United Kingdom

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