Global US Organisation urgently requires an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their team on a 12 month plus assignment. An Accounts Receivable Clerk who is eager to learn and make an impact. The individual will have a real chance to add value through analysis and insights. They will be the key contact point between Sales, Finance, Supply Chain and Credit Collections . The duties of the Accounts Receivable Clerk include:
• Timely investigation and processing of customer claims
• Relationship management and query resolution with Sales and Credit Collections Team
• Analysing key metrics and ad-hoc reporting
• Lead projects associated with system improvements
• Month end close process activities
• Reconciling customer accounts, ledger adjustments and invoicing
• Review of aged debt
• Application of internal SOX controls and procedures
• Support to the Commercial Finance Manager In addition to the above activities the Accounts Receivable Clerk will be part of a highly motivated team and would consistently demonstrate ownership and drive a culture of continuous improvement in their area of expertise. Examples include:
• Maximising the value and impact of analyses. Inclusive of but not limited to, d eveloping reliable/repeatable reports covering AR and highlighting risks/customer escalations required to keep the business updated adequately
• Supporting the quarterly close process for the UK business, as well as providing key analysis and support to ensure proper reflection of financial results. This will include reconciliations of financial results and the maintenance of accurate output of the reporting system.
• Finding and executing opportunities to reduce non-value added work, drive proactive process and reporting improvements throughout the UK business via collaborative approach with the support of the wider European Finance, AR and IT teams
• Proactively building knowledge of the business by looking at market trends and developing key stakeholder relationships Accounts Receivable Clerk Profile:
• Experience working within Multinational companies
• Relevant experience in accounts receivables/credit control
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in Business Studies/Finance
• Advanced Excel skills
• Advanced experience with systems (Oracle, SAP)
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• High level of autonomy and comfortable with change