Accounts Receivable Officer

As an accounts receivable officer you will be a key player within the finance department. You will be expected to be responsible for maintaining the company's financial revenue and its associated transactions.

Client Details

Our client is a key player across the health care industry and is looking to recruit an accounts receivable officer into their growing finance team based in West London.

Description

Key responsibilities include:

 Tracking incoming payments

 Recording and reconciling all incoming financial transactions received

 Issuing invoices and receipts to clients for money received

 Resolving outstanding payments and sending collection statements

 Updating account information and records of clients  Assisting with monthly management accounts, internal and group reporting, audits and checking for discrepancies in financial accounts

 Preparing analytical & ratio analyses relevant to A/R so management can gain a better understanding of how collection and its related efforts are progressing and monitoring

 Supporting internal and external stakeholders as and when required especially in costings, contracts proposal and credit check with new customers.  Ensuring that financial records meet with company standards

 Compiling financial reports

 General office duties, including answering the telephone, dealing with queries and enquiries, managing emails, typing letters, general correspondence, filing, scanning and photocopying.

 Acting as point of contact for all internal & external financial issues

 To follow all Health and Safety procedures.

 To fulfil the requirements of equal opportunities policy and procedures and implement equality principles and practices within the context of the job.

 Building lasting relationships with clients to understand their needs and recommending the most suitable products or services to improve satisfaction

 Working with internal teams for effective customer service before and after closing sales

Profile

The successful candidate will have:

Accuracy with data entry  Excellent arithmetic skills  Excellent customer service skills  Ability to communicate complex financial information in a simple, understandable format  Proficiency in working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel  Knowledge of general accounting software, such as Sage, Oracle (Net Suite)  Extensive knowledge of accounting and financial terminology and practises  Associate of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) part qualification or equivalent  Attention to detail  Ability to work well with others  Strong organisational skills  Experience with Excel  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment  Excellent problem-solving abilities  Accounts Receivable Officer must have a degree and complete an apprenticeship training programme. The most relevant higher education courses for this profession are Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and part qualified level accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Job Offer

The successful candidate will benefit from a range of exciting benefits.