About this role
Your Company: A well-established services business is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join its finance team in Poole. Operating within a fast-paced environment, this organisation has built a strong reputation for reliability, efficiency, and customer service. Due to continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their transactional finance function with a proactive and detail-oriented individual who can support the smooth running of the Sales Ledger process and maintain strong customer relationships.
Your Role and Responsibilities: While in this position your duties may include, but are not limited to: Process and raise customer invoices accurately and within agreed deadlines.Allocate and reconcile customer payments against outstanding invoices.Monitor customer accounts and ensure outstanding balances are kept up to date.Carry out regular account reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.Assist with credit control activities, including contacting customers regarding overdue payments.Respond to customer queries relating to invoices, payments, account balances, and credit notes.Investigate and resolve account discrepancies efficiently and professionally.Process credit notes, refunds, and other adjustments where required.Maintain accurate Sales Ledger records and ensure customer accounts are regularly updated.Liaise with internal departments to resolve billing issues and ensure invoices are raised correctly.Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.Assist with month-end processes, including Sales Ledger reconciliations and reporting.Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and audit requirements.Maintain accurate financial data and contribute to continuous process improvements within the finance function. What You Will Need to Apply: Previous experience working within Sales Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or a similar transactional finance role.Experience processing customer invoices and payments within a busy finance environment.Good understanding of Sales Ledger processes, account reconciliations, and credit control.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads and prioritise tasks effectively.Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with customers and internal departments.Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and finance systems.Ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.Experience working within wholesale, distribution, logistics, services, or similar fast-paced industries would be advantageous.A proactive and team-focused approach to work. What You Will Get in Return: This is a full-time opportunity within a growing and supportive organisation, offering the chance to develop your experience within a busy finance function while working as part of a collaborative team environment. The company offers a competitive salary depending on experience, alongside company benefits and opportunities for continued development and progression.
To express interest in this role and have a confidential chat, please reach out to:
Alexander Booth - Talent Acquisition Specialist
M: 07525 238567 E: