Accounts Receivable Associate - Manchester, United Kingdom - Barry Wehmiller Companies Inc

Barry Wehmiller Companies Inc

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Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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About Us:

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries.

By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

GENERAL PURPOSE & COMPANY

This role is based in the UK Financial Shared Service Centre which is located in Irlam, Great Manchester. The centre provides support to the financial transactions of the Packaging Systems platform in Barry Wehmiller. The Entities we partner are currently located in the UK, Italy and the USA.

BW Packaging Systems brings its expertise and wide range of packaging technologies to help identify the best solution for packaging needs, whether a single machine or a fully integrated line.

With parts and service teams positioned around the world, BW Packaging Systems and our leading packaging brands serve customers in the food, beverage, personal care, household, pharmaceutical and other industries.

The primary function of the Accounts Receivable Associate is to support the Accounts Receivable processes, ensuring the issue of invoices to customers, allocating cash, reconciling aged debtors, all elements of credit control, order releases, month-end processes, and resolution of queries.

You may be expected to support any of our UK sites;
_Nottingham, Droitwich or Doncaster _as well as our Head Office in the
_ US _although a specific entity/entities will be assigned.

A requirement for this role is ability to visit the sites in the UK, once every couple of months to build and maintain strong relations sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Setting up and maintaining customer accounts
Evaluating customer credit lines by reviewing and researching Orbis credit reports and payment history
Daily invoicing and the raising of sales credit notes
Issuing commercial invoices, certificate of origin and packing list
Query resolution
Assessment of credit holds
Coordinate the resolution of customer disputes, working with other departments when necessary
Monthly Presentation of Debt position and actions to division
Process and allocate bank receipts
Various accounts receivable and sales monthend tasks
Letters of credit and cash against documents paperwork

QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of 4 GCSE's, or equivalent, including Mathematics and English
Financial Qualification is desirable
Good knowledge of excel including reporting, lookups and pivot tables

EXPERIENCE:

At least 3 years' experience working in Accounts Receivable, preferably within a Shared Service Centre Environment
Knowledge of accounting systems, ERP

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent IT literacy, specifically Excel and good knowledge of MS Office including Teams and Outlook
Organised with the ability to multitask and prioritise
Passion for process improvement
Working towards achieving SLAs and supporting the monthly KPIs
Customer focused, ability to provide quality service and flexibility
Knowledge of AS 400, JD Edwards, Power Link XA is desirable but not essential
Participating in conference call via Teams

PERSONAL SPECIFICATON:

Knows the concepts, practices, and procedures of Accounting within Accounts Receivable
Ability to learn and take on new processes
Ability to initiate and work independently
Ability to work in a team
Communicates effectively within a complex business environment
Problem solving skills, action oriented
Knowledge of common accounting packages
Attention to detail and ability to document to a high standard
Full driving licence is required

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