Accounts Receivable Assistant

About the role

This permanent, office‑based position supports a fast‑growing UK retail business with a focus on accounts receivable. You will handle high‑volume daily cash movements, investigate complex queries and ensure accurate refunds, allocations and reconciliations.

Key responsibilities

• Process customer refunds, receipts, credit notes and cash allocations within agreed deadlines.
• Investigate payment discrepancies, unidentified receipts and account queries to maintain accurate customer accounts.
• Reconcile customer accounts, finance house accounts, bank transactions and balance‑sheet control accounts.
• Monitor trade debtor balances, resolve aged balances promptly and support daily payment runs.
• Liaise with operational teams across multiple sites to resolve transactional and account discrepancies.
• Assist with recharge accounts and recover monies owed from third‑party suppliers where appropriate.
• Support month‑end close through reconciliations, reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Provide occasional assistance to the wider Accounts Payable function during busy periods.
• Contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives that strengthen financial controls and operational efficiency.

Required profile

• Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger or Finance Assistant role.
• Enjoys investigating issues, reconciling accounts and working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume finance environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks accurately.
• Effective communication skills for liaising with operational teams and customers.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £27,500 per annum.
• Office‑based role in Gillingham, South East England – 5 days a week.
• Opportunity to work within a rapidly expanding retail business.