Accounts Receivable Specialist – Belfast– £30,000 - £42,000 (101101)
Downey Osborne is partnering with a well-established and highly respected property firm to recruit an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance team.
What's on Offer
Company bonus scheme
Company pension scheme
Enhanced pension contributions after qualifying service
Study and professional development support
Life assurance
Serious illness cover
Generous annual leave and additional company holidays
Additional loyalty leave after qualifying service
About You
AAT qualified, equivalent accounting qualification, or qualified by experience
At least 5 years' experience in a similar Accounts Receivable or Credit Control role
Proven experience managing a high-volume portfolio of debtor accounts
Strong understanding of the full Accounts Receivable and Credit Control cycle
Confident using Excel to analyse and interpret financial data
Excellent reconciliation and payment allocation skills
Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload
Confident dealing with a large number of clients, customers and internal stakeholders
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Previous experience within the property sector would be advantageous but is not essential
About Your New Role
Always
Manage a high-volume portfolio of debtor accounts
Take responsibility for the timely collection of outstanding rent, service charges, insurance and other payments
Post and allocate incoming payments accurately
Complete regular debtor account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of collection activity
Ensure customer account information and contact details are kept up to date
Monitor outstanding balances and escalate collection issues where required
Work in line with company credit policies, procedures and internal controls
Often
Complete daily banking and payment reconciliations
Deal with customer and client queries by telephone, email and correspondence
Provide invoices and statements of account where required
Liaise with internal teams to resolve arrears, short payments, suspense items and unallocated cash
Assist with month-end finance processes and reconciliations
Maintain clear and accurate credit control notes
Review outstanding debt with relevant internal stakeholders and agree appropriate actions
Assist with client and management reporting
Occasionally
Recommend and monitor appropriate payment plans for outstanding balances
Support ad hoc reporting and financial analysis
Assist with audit requests and documentation
Contribute to improvements across Accounts Receivable and Credit Control processes
Support wider finance projects and other duties as required
Never
Compromise on accuracy or financial controls
Consider an "IOU" scribbled on a napkin as settled debt
Interested?
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