Accounts Receivable Specialist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,000.0 i £35,000.0 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Salary paying north of 30k |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 23 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | City of London, London, EC2V 6DN |
| Cwmni: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4716720_1755367781 |
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Your New Company
This well-established company has built a strong reputation over the past 25 years, offering innovative, design-led products across the home, lifestyle, and gifting sectors. With a focus on quality, creativity, and sustainability, its diverse product range is stocked by leading retailers and enjoyed by customers around the world.
Operating internationally with offices in key global markets, the business continues to grow and evolve-most recently expanding into direct-to-consumer channels with notable success. Recognised for its commitment to excellence and ethical practices, the company is certified as a Great Place to Work, an accredited Living Wage employer, and a member of the Good Business Charter. Sustainability remains a core value, reflected in its B Corp accreditation, eco-conscious product development, and long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality.
Your New Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Receivables Assistant to join a dynamic Finance team within a fast-paced, design-led business. The successful candidate will support the accounts receivables and credit control functions, managing relationships with key accounts such as John Lewis, Waitrose, and Amazon.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee accounts receivables and credit control for major clients
- Issue monthly customer statements and follow up via phone and email
- Process sales invoices via EDI and customer portals
- Manage debit notes, approvals, and credit note processing
- Collaborate with customer service, account managers, and sales reps
- Conduct credit checks and set credit limits for new and existing customers
- Maintain credit control records and report monthly to the Head of Finance
- Prepare monthly commission statements for UK, Europe, and USA sales agents
- Perform monthly analysis of credit notes and accounts receivables
- Process payments and refunds across GBP, EUR, and USD
- Provide support during holidays, busy periods, and special projects.
What You'll Need to Succeed
The ideal candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple systems and data sets are essential.
Candidate Profile:
- 2-3 years of experience in a finance or accounts role
- Degree in Finance or Business (or equivalent experience)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office
- Knowledge of VAT and international exports (FOB/Ex-works/DDP)
- Experience in FMCG or similar fast-moving industry
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Quick learner with a problem-solving mindset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in Party, Homewares, Gift, Beauty, Fashion or Accessories is a plus.
What You'll Get in Return
This company offers a vibrant, inclusive workplace culture and a commitment to employee wellbeing and development.
Benefits include:
- Full-time office-based role with one day/week remote after training
- Career development and progression opportunities
- A sustainability-focused environment with B Corp certification
- Living Wage accreditation and tree planting initiatives
- A creative, collaborative team that values diversity and imagination
Recruiters are encouraged to share this opportunity with candidates who are looking to grow their finance career in a values-driven, design-led company. Interested applicants should be enthusiastic, adaptable, and ready to make a meaningful impact.
What you need to do now
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