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Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 31,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Accounts Receivable Specialist - Manchester - Exciting FMCG Business - £28,000 - £31,000 DOE
 
We're partnering with a high-growth FMCG business to find a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with at least 1 year of credit control and accounts receivable experience to join a dynamic finance team and grow their career in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.
The business is committed to supporting your development - including funding and mentoring through formal accounting qualifications - and offers exposure to a broad range of finance processes, systems, and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities

Daily processing of bank transactions via ERP-bank integration
Monitoring customer accounts and ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances
Conducting follow-ups on overdue accounts and distributing weekly statements
Investigating billing discrepancies and resolving short payments
Reconciling the accounts receivable ledger and ensuring accurate postings
Collaborating with sales, customer service, and finance teams to resolve invoicing issues
Supporting month-end and year-end close processes
Preparing aged debt reports and customer payment performance analysis
Assisting with external audits and internal financial controls
Leading quarterly Close Brothers audit process and liaising with auditors
Supporting balance sheet and bank reconciliations
Owning wholesale promotion accruals and reporting associated costs
Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement across the finance functionDesirable Skills & Experience

1+ years in credit control and accounts receivable 

Experience in FMCG sectors (preferred but not essential)

Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central or Power BI (bonus)
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
Working knowledge of UK and international accounting standardsPersonal Attributes

High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently
Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced setting
Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
Analytical mindset with the ability to produce actionable insights

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