Production Equipment is a leading industrial distributor supplying over 90,000 products and services to customers internationally across a range of sectors.
Summary
The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for implementing and supporting the invoicing and collections process ensuring timely receipt of customer payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. Ensures that all activities associated with the Accounts Receivable function are processed in a timely, compliant and accurate manner and contributes to the overall smooth running of the finance department.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out billing, collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlines
- Perform account reconciliations
- Monitor customer accounts for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities
- Research and resolve customer queries and payment discrepancies
- Generate aged analysis metrics and review AR aging to ensure compliance
- Maintain accounts receivable customer master data files
- Follow established procedures for processing bank receipts, cash, credit card payments, etc
- Work with the sales and customer service teams to address customer account concerns
- Communicate with customers via phone, email, mail or personally
- Assist with month-end close activities related to accounts receivableEnsure compliance with company credit and collection policies
- Perform credit checks and propose customer credit limits in line with company policy for review
- Other duties as requested from time to time
Requirements:
- Minimum 2-3 years experience in a similar role
- Part qualified accountant / accounts technician (desirable, not essential)
- Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles
- Hands-on experience with MS Office and ERP software (SAP or equivalent)
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Data entry skills along with strong numerical capabilities
- Excellent communication, research, problem-solving, and time management skills
- Strong team player, with ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to prioritise and manage several tasks simultaneously
