Accounts Receivable Accountant
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About the Role
We are working with a world-leading premium brands organisation to recruit an Accounts Receivable Accountant to join their Financial Accounting team within a major global business unit. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, international environment where finance plays a critical role in supporting commercial decision-making across all markets globally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Daily cash allocation, AR ledger management and raising invoices/credit notes.
- Customer onboarding and annual database reviews, ensuring KYC and policy compliance.
- Managing customer queries and building relationships with accounts payable teams to resolve issues quickly.
- Credit control activity including credit limit reviews, collections, aged debt reporting, DSO analysis and overdue monitoring.
- Preparing monthly bank reconciliations, AR reconciliations, bad debt calculations and supporting month-end requirements.
- Providing weekly cash forecasts for Treasury and supporting audit, reporting and ad hoc analysis.
- Contributing to process improvements and maintaining accurate AR procedures while supporting the broader finance team.
About You:
- Experience in accounts receivable, cash collection and credit control.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP/JD Edwards ideal) and good Excel skills.
- A relevant finance qualification or part-qualification (AAT/ACCA desirable).
- A methodical, detail-driven and proactive approach.
- A collaborative style, with strong communication and stakeholder confidence.
If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I'd love to speak to you! Click "Apply Now" to be considered for this vacancy or get in touch with Victoria Winter!
victoria.winter@advocate-group.co.uk
☎ 01616390080
07537163638
The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.