Accounts Receivable Assistant

We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Assistant for our client based in Portsmouth.

Major Tasks and Activities:
Assist in chasing all debts in line with agreed time frames to minimise outstanding debtor balances
Identify and utilise most efficient methods for contacting debtors and be comfortable using them to a high level on a daily basis
Maintain effective credit control notes and status coding on accounting system
Continually review prioritisation of debts and communicate recommendations to the Credit Control & Invoicing Manager
Communicate with and respond to queries from the cashiers
Quickly identify at risk customers and deal accordingly to minimise exposure
Establish and maintain a good relationship with both internal and external customers
Action any requests and document any insolvency proceedings against customer accounts
Maintain open lines of communication to Business Managers regarding their debts
Maintain up to date customer details
Produce & issue copy invoices, reminder letters, statements
Provide staff cover within team
Actively participate in team meetings

Key Outputs/Deliverables:
Achieve and maintain invoice raising time scales in line with company expectations
Reduction in Aged Debt and Unallocated Cash
Complete month end/year end close-outs within agreed timescales and achieving agreed cash targets
Support the Credit Control & Invoicing Manager in ensuring any set targets are met

Key Technical Skills:
Able to prioritise and coordinate workload to ensure high volume of customer accounts is processed to a high standard
Demonstrate a knowledge of accountancy relevant to the role
Proficient user of MS Office, in particular MS Excel
Commercially focused with a highly organised proactive approach
Proactive in all matters relating to invoice raising, credit control and cash collection
Continually acts as a team player
Able to build and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers including developing understanding of operational delivery
Experience of using financial reporting systems
Numerically literate and able to understand and manipulate information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of business.

Qualifications:
Maths and English at GCSE level (or equivalent) is essential

Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy