Accounts Receivable Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Would you like to work for a large inclusive business, working within a supportive finance team? Do you have experience of Sales Ledger and Credit Control and are available immediately for work? If so, I have a fantastic opportunity based in Preston for a 12-month maternity contract. If successful, this could be a great chance to get your foot in the door with a reputable company that offers long term careers! Reporting to the Accounts Receivable Manager, you will be responsible for processing direct debits, monthly reconciliations, sales ledger, Credit Control and more. Sound good?
Duties will include:
- Invoicing and collection service for the group
- Managing the debt recovery and write off procedures
- Reconciliation of control accounts with the monthly reconciliation of sales ledger
- Produce debt recover reports for senior management
- Resolve customer queries and manage expectations
- Set up direct debits and chase failed ones
- Support the general administration team when required
Your Profile:
- Experienced in both Sales Ledger and Credit Control
- Confident and clear telephone manor
- Previous experience working within a high-volume setting
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel
- Confident producing detailed reports and commentaries
In Return:
You will be offered a 12-month contract working within a supportive and welcoming finance team. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9-5pm. Hybrid working patterns available. You will receive a competitive salary of around £27,000 depending on experience and enhanced holiday entitlement of 33 days per annum.
Next Steps:
If you are available for work and would like more details regarding this new opportunity within Sales Ledger/ Accounts Receivables, please apply with your most recent CV and I will be in touch shortly. Due to the nature of this vacancy, I may not be able to reply to every application.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Preston: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounts Receivable: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: JIVE1005
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Accounts Receivable Officer roles across Jive Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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