Accounts Receivable- Uk

**Job description**

**About the Role**:
**Key Responsibilities**:
**Credit Control & Accounts Receivable Management**:

- Proactively manage a portfolio of customer accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding debts in accordance with company credit terms.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers to facilitate collections and resolve payment queries.
- Monitor customer credit limits and payment patterns, identifying potential risks and escalating issues as necessary.
- Reconcile customer accounts, resolve discrepancies, and process payment allocations accurately.
- Prepare and issue statements of accounts and dunning letters as per established credit control procedures.
- Collaborate closely with sales and customer service teams to address customer issues impacting payment.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records in the accounting system.

**Accounts Payable Support**:

- Assist with the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and approvals.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies with suppliers.
- Support the preparation of payment runs and ensure adherence to payment terms.
- Maintain organized and accurate accounts payable records.

**Reporting & Analysis**:

- Generate regular reports on accounts receivable aging, collection forecasts, and credit control performance.
- Provide insights on overdue accounts and potential bad debts.

**Compliance & Process Improvement**:

- Ensure all credit control and accounts payable activities comply with company policies and relevant UK accounting standards and regulations.
- Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and improvements within both credit control and accounts payable functions.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures related to accounts receivable and payable.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- Relevant certification in Credit Management or Accounts is a plus.

**Experience**:

- Minimum of 2-4 years of progressive experience in credit control or accounts receivable, with a strong understanding of collection processes.
- Demonstrable experience (at least 1-2 years) in Accounts Payable functions.
- Experience working with UK-based companies or clients, with exposure to UK accounting practices, is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with various accounting software systems (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics) is preferred.

**Skills & Competencies**:
**Technical Proficiency**:

- Solid understanding of accounts receivable and accounts payable principles.
- Familiarity with basic UK accounting practices and VAT implications.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
- Experience with relevant accounting software.

**Communication & Negotiation**:

- **Excellent verbal and written communication skills** in English, with the ability to negotiate effectively and professionally with customers and vendors.
- **Attention to Detail**: High level of accuracy and meticulousness in data entry and reconciliation.
- **Problem-Solving**: Ability to investigate discrepancies, resolve issues, and make informed decisions.
- **Organization & Time Management**: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines.
- **Customer Service Orientation**: A polite and persistent approach to customer interactions.
- **Integrity**: High level of integrity and ethical conduct in handling financial information.

**What We Offer**:

- Opportunity to lead and optimize critical international logistics operations.
- Exposure to diverse global markets and supply chain challenges.
- Competitive salary package.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Schedule:

- Day shift
- UK shift

Application Question(s):

- What is your current salary?

**Experience**:

- Accounts receivable: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person