Accounts Receivable Assistant - Nantwich, United Kingdom - Ornua Co-operative Limited

Ornua Co-operative Limited

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Nantwich, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job Description

Job Title:
Accounts Receivable Assistant

Reporting to:
Financial Accountant

Department:
Finance

Location:
Nantwich

General Purpose
The Accounts Receivable Assistant reports to the Financial Accountant and is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical services.

The main task is the timely collection of accounts receivable, but the role also includes cashbook allocation, performing credit checks, authorising sales orders, and processing new customer accounts set up.

Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner will minimise the risk of bad debt, optimise working capital, and ensure that finances are accurate and up to date.

Responsibilities:

Daily cash collection activities, proactively ensuring cash is received as invoices fall due ( On team rotation)
Daily cash allocation (Each team member will have set customers they oversee)
Reviewing and authorising sales orders that do not initially pass internal credit checks
Daily issue of sales invoices to customers, along with statements as required
Regular dialogue with customers to identify errors and swift follow-up with the sales, supply chain and technical teams to resolve issues and queries
Monitoring of performance against agreed KPIs, such as % of invoices overdue
Monitoring of compliance with financial policies and procedures
Supporting the Orders team with credit / queries to ensure the customer pays on time)
Completion of Aged Debtors report for review by Financial Accountant (On team rotation)
Attendance to the AR weekly team meeting to work through issues to ensure prompt resolution
Attendance to the Sales /Finance team meeting to work together on customer issues across the site.
Ensuring GDNI and Customer returns is reviewed weekly and controlled between the team.
Other ad-hoc duties and reporting requirements as assigned by the Financial Accountant

Formal Qualifications, skills and experience required:
AAT qualified or part-qualified preferred
Minimum of 3 years practical experience in a finance role, preferably Accounts Receivable
Experience of working with an ERP system, such as Infor, SAP, Sage
Proficient in Microsoft office software, most importantly Microsoft Excel

Personal Attributes

Treats colleagues and customers professionally and courteously, whilst adhering to company policy
Ability to work at speed with mínimal supervision, whilst maintaining an eye for detail
Desire to improve process, and willing to challenge the status quo

Key Competencies

WORKING TOGETHER:
Encourages co-operation in own team and supports cross-functional working.

EXPERTISE/RIGOUR:
For projects that involve others applies effective professional skill, analysis and decision making, and planning and reviewing.

OWNERSHIP:
Clarifies accountabilities, overlaps, and gaps. Helps others remain motivated through difficult times.

CUSTOMER FOCUS:
Pays attention to customer satisfaction levels and builds good relationships.