Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Meyer Scott Ref: VR/08904

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

Location: Milton, Cambridge

Type: Permanent (100% office based)

Our client specialises in solar systems. The bulk of their turnover is in distributing complete solar kits and other associated environmental safeguarding items.

The company has grown significantly from humble beginnings are passionate about the environment and have gained a reputation for a helpful and open approach to business, and their staff share a common sense of purpose.

This business does NOT off hybrid or full WFH flexibility.

The Role

A full-time role reporting to the Assistant Finance Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the day-to-day processes for accounts receivable, assisting with the preparation of financial reports, and ensuring the smooth operation of the sales ledger alongside your colleagues in the team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supervising 2 Finance Assistants.
• Daily maintenance of the sales ledger processes, including:
• Bank uploads and reconciliations.
• Issuing sales invoices, credit notes. Investigating debit notes.
• Updating customer account information on the accounting system.
• Customer statement reconciliation.
• Communication between the sales team and accounts receivable to ensure the sales team are kept up to date with relevant information on customer queries, credit limit applications etc.
• Credit control, chasing overdue payments and aged debtor reporting.
• Weekly review of the ledger to identify discrepancies.
• Supporting the Assistant Finance Manager with the development and maintenance of financial processes.
• Assisting with preparation of the quarterly VAT return, monthly and yearly accounts as required.
• Other similar or related duties can be reasonably expected.

Skills/Qualifications required for the role:

• 2+ years' experience within accounts receivable required.
• Credit control experience preferred.
• Accounting qualification desirable, e.g. accounting degree, AAT L3 and beyond.
• Intermediate knowledge of spreadsheets desirable.

Who they are looking for:

Our client is looking for candidates with a head for numbers who have a keen interest in sustainability and renewable energy.

Demonstrable skills with spreadsheets along with experience of dealing with financial data and transactions and working with databases will be preferable.

Organisational skills and a friendly manner with customers and the rest of the team are equally important.

You are looking for a career that will make a difference, and you have a knack for keeping on top of things. You'd like to put your energy and passion to good use, helping to grow a company that's making a difference.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a team but have a problem-solving and self-led approach during busy periods.

Hours: Office based, Monday to Thursday, 9-5.30pm. Friday 9-5pm.

This business does NOT off hybrid or full WFH flexibility.

Benefits:

• Company profit share scheme: Employees evenly share 10% of company profits.
• Pension salary sacrifice scheme.
• EV salary sacrifice scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free veg box every week.
• Free bike maintenance.
• Flexible working and remote days available
• Early finish on a Friday
• On-site parking