Accounts Receivable Assistant

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Accounts Receivable Manager, this role is responsible for supporting the Accounts Receivable functions within Gresham. The role focuses on accurate and timely billing, timely cash allocation, customer account maintenance and to support the wider Finance team including the credit control function.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and on schedule
• Verify billing data against contracts, order forms or usage data
• Assist with revenue related reconciliations and support month end processes
• Working with the sales and operations teams to ensure billing accuracy
• Cash posting and allocation of customer receipts
• Maintain accurate and up to date customer information on Group's ERP
• Assist the credit control team with customer queries
• Assist with annual audit process

Key Skills

• Proven experience in Accounts receivable activities
• High level of numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency with finance systems with experience of Netsuite preferable
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Demonstrable experience working in a global, multi-currency environment
• Advanced proficiency MS Office, with exceptional Excel skills

Attributes

• Strong desire to become involved in and gain an understanding of all aspects of financial operations
• A proactive team player, who thrives under pressure and is able to meet strict deadlines
• Possesses exceptional attention to detail and ability to work accurately with a strong compliance mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and exceptional numeracy
• Able to work well independently with a solution-focused approach.
• Adaptable and comfortable in an ever-changing environment, with the ability to contribute to the change process and add value to the finance team and wider business

Key Stakeholders

• Reports to the Head of Accounts Receivable
• Finance Leadership Team
• Sales and Operations teams