Accounts Receivable Specialist

SRM RECRUITMENT LIMITED ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £25,000 per annum

Overview

I am currently recruiting an Accounts Receivable specialist to support the Financial Controller of a business based in Surrey / South West London. Key Responsibilities - includes but not limited to Work with the customer services team on order holds and new account set up Build relationships with customers and are prepared for occasional client visits when required Responsible for timely cash collections Ensure bad debt is kept to a minimum Monitor credit limits Liaise with internal departments to ensure there are no credit holds due to overdue balances Raise credit requests for deductions made on key accounts and process these accordingly in the AR ledger Maintain the AR ledger in a timely manner offsetting credits with related invoices where applicable and keep the accounts up to date Implement standard controls, processes and procedures set out by company policy Allocate cash received on your customers’ accounts daily and chase remittance advice if required Take card payments from customers over the phone Respond to customer queries via email and telephone via a dedicated service line Undertake any other ad-hoc financial reporting duties as required Skills / Qualifications: Demonstrate extensive previous credit control experience Have a sound background in credit control It is an advantage if you are a Member of the Institute of Credit Management Strong Microsoft Office skills in particular Excel