Accounts Receivable Assistant (Finance)

TL;DR

Accounts Receivable Assistant (Finance): Managing sales invoices, credit control, and cash collection to maintain accurate customer accounts with an accent on transactional precision and timely payment recovery. Focus on proactive query resolution, AR reporting, and efficient cash allocation.

Location: Hybrid working in Newcastle, UK

Salary: £25,000–£29,000

Company

Recruitment provided by hirify.global for a key client operating within a supportive shared-service finance environment.

What you will do

• Manage sales invoice reviews and approvals.
• Carry out proactive credit control to support timely cash collection.
• Monitor customer accounts and resolve queries efficiently.
• Allocate incoming cash accurately within the finance system.
• Produce weekly accounts receivable reporting.
• Conduct credit checks and validate customer data.

Requirements

• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable or Credit Control.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate transactional processing skills.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and work to strict deadlines.
• Experience using ERP systems (JDE knowledge is beneficial).
• Must be based in or able to commute to Newcastle for hybrid work.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model.
• Bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, wellbeing, and financial protection.
• Supportive team culture with a focus on professional development and continuous improvement.