Accounts Receivable Assistant

Job Summary
Reporting to the Accounts Receivable Manager, this role is responsible for supporting the Accounts Receivable and Credit Control functions within Gresham. The role focuses on accurate and timely billing, customer account maintenance and credit control activities. 

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and on schedule
• Verify billing data against contracts, order forms or usage data
• Working with the sales and operations teams to ensure billing accuracy
• Management of debtor ledgers ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly credit control activities including sending statements, reminders and dunning letters 
• Responding to customer queries
• Work with the Accounts receivable team to ensure all invoices and credit notes are accurate and issued in a timely manner

Job Requirements

• Proven experience (minimum of 5 years) in Accounts receivable activities including customer invoicing and procurement portals such as Ariba, Coupa, or similar platforms
• Proven experience in credit control 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
• 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.

Equal Opportunities Statement
At Gresham, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.

We make employment decisions based on merit, skills and potential, and do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic. We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle.