Accounts Receivable

Our client, an industry-leading organisation which provides award winning, time critical freight forwarding & logistics solutions to the Aerospace industry, are recruiting for an Accounts Receivable to be based at their offices in the London, Heathrow area.

On Offer:

• An opportunity to join an award-winning organisation known as a leader within the field of aerospace logistics
• Genuine opportunities to grow within the business, supported by an award-winning team
• Opportunity to upskill through ongoing coaching, training and development sessions
• An attractive salary of £32,000 dependant on skills and experience
• Flexibility of one day WFH.
• Healthcare Cash Plan, including dental and vision
• Incremental holidays based on length of service, with an additional day off for your birthday
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Free onsite parking

Main Purpose of the Role:

Reporting to the Group Financial Manager, the Accounts Receivable will work closely with customers and internal operational team members to ensure timely cash collection and correct allocation, as well as chasing overdue and ageing balances as necessary, to maintain a positive cashflow across the business.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Accounts Receivable:

• Ownership of the UK Accounts Receivable ledger, ensuring debtor days are maintained within defined Company KPI monthly range
• Conduct meetings with required team members to ensure cash collection goals are achieved
• Ensure timely answer and return of calls in accordance with Company standards, including responding to customer queries to ensure timely resolution
• Allocate cash received to customers' accounts
• Provide regular reports on outstanding debts and monitor aged debt reports
• Maintain and update query report between the Operations & Finance teams
• Record and report all customer comments and issues to enable a full review and action as appropriate
• Maintenance and updating of customer details, including the addition of new customers
• Liaise with S.O.S. for necessary credit checks
• Liaise with line manager and colleagues to identify any enhancements to credit control work instructions and / or processes, implement as agreed
• Ensure compliance with Company policies, procedures and relevant regulations affecting credit control activities
• Ad hoc duties as reasonably requested

To Be Considered:

• Have a good understanding of credit control practices and terminology required
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office suite, with the ability use Excel to a high level, and a working knowledge of finance systems
• Be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to confidently, firmly and credibly engage and influence debtors, partners and employees
• Excellent skills in building relationships and developing partnerships across multiple stakeholders
• Be comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to consider several possible options and decide on most appropriate method
• Proven record of being responsive and innovative

For full details, please contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry