Job Description

Cash & Reporting Officer (Accounts Receivable)

Location:

Uxbridge / Hybrid

Contract:

Permanent

Salary:

33,000 - 36,000



Job Purpose



We are seeking a highly enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual with recent Cash & Reporting / Accounts Receivable experience to join our Credit Control, Cash & Reporting Team.



The successful candidate will play a key role in the accurate recording, reconciliation, and allocation of incoming cash transactions against invoices and accounts receivable records. This role is critical in ensuring precise cash tracking, timely customer account updates, and high-quality financial reporting.



Key Accountabilities



Production and review of company bank statements



Matching and allocation of incoming payments to the correct invoices



Updating customer accounts receivable balances accurately



Manipulation and analysis of large, multi-transactional datasets using Excel



Data entry of received payments into the accounting system



Generation of daily and periodic cash collection reports



Allocation and journal processing



Refund processing



Working closely with Credit Control and Receipting teams to ensure monies are allocated in line with remittances and schedules



Supporting the Credit Control teams and Accounts Receivable Manager with ad-hoc queries



Undertaking additional duties as the role evolves



Personal Characteristics



Recent exposure to Accounts Receivable is highly desirable



Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and efficiency



Confident Excel user



Ability to work under pressure while prioritising workload and maintaining professionalism



Self-starter who can work independently as well as part of a collaborative team



Logical and analytical approach to problem-solving



Well-organised, adaptable, and flexible



Strong communicator with a positive, resilient attitude



A committed team player who is willing to go above and beyond their formal role



Experience & Skills Required

Essential



Minimum 5 years' Accounts Receivable experience (Receipting, Credit Control, or Billing)



Intermediate Excel skills, including pivots, formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and formatting



Desirable



Experience using multiple accounting packages



Experience working with Local Authorities



AAT or CICM qualified / studying, or qualified by experience



Experience managing large ledgers



Immediate availability