Accounts Receivable Assistant

Were looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Assistant to join our busy and supportive finance team on a fixed term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, takes pride in accuracy, and wants to play a key role in maintaining strong cash flow and customer relationships. In this position, youll be responsible for managing end-to-end accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely collections, and delivering a high standard of service to both internal stakeholders and external customers. Key responsibilities Youll be trusted to take ownership of key activities, including: Billing & Invoicing • Raising accurate and timely invoices in line with company processes • Ensuring billing queries are identified and resolved quickly • Maintaining strong attention to detail to minimise discrepancies Credit Control & Collections • Proactively monitoring aged debt and chasing overdue invoices • Managing the collection cycle in a professional and customer-focused manner • Negotiating payment plans where appropriate Cash Allocation & Reconciliation • Posting and allocating incoming payments • Reconciling customer accounts and investigating discrepancies • Maintaining accurate financial records Stakeholder & Customer Management • Building strong working relationships with customers and internal teams • Acting as a point of contact for account queries • Collaborating with sales and operations to resolve issues efficiently Reporting & Month-End • Supporting month-end close activities • Preparing reports on aged debt and cash collection performance • Identifying trends and suggesting process improvements About you Were looking for someone who brings both technical capability and a positive, team-focused mindset: • Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or Finance Administration • Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail • Excellent communication skills with a confident and professional approach • Ability to manage workloads independently and prioritise effectively • A proactive mindset, with the confidence to chase and resolve issues • Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems Location: The McIndoe Centre, East Grinstead Hours: Fixed Term for 6 months, Full-Time Salary: up to £25,993.50 per annum, depending on experience  In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencing employment. We have assessed this role and it does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. As such, we will not be accepting any visa sponsorships for this role, and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK independently, without sponsorship from Horder Healthcare. At Horder Healthcare, we are proud to champion and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of our business. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics by applicable law. As a disability confident employer, we are pleased to offer our full support should you require an alternative method of applying or any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. Due to the nature of work here at Horder Healthcare, and to ensure that we remain committed to our Safeguarding policy, any applicant upon an initial offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). References and Occupational Health checks will also be taken up before appointment. Job description Job responsibilities Were looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Assistant to join our busy and supportive finance team on a fixed term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, takes pride in accuracy, and wants to play a key role in maintaining strong cash flow and customer relationships. In this position, youll be responsible for managing end-to-end accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely collections, and delivering a high standard of service to both internal stakeholders and external customers. Key responsibilities Youll be trusted to take ownership of key activities, including: Billing & Invoicing • Raising accurate and timely invoices in line with company processes • Ensuring billing queries are identified and resolved quickly • Maintaining strong attention to detail to minimise discrepancies Credit Control & Collections • Proactively monitoring aged debt and chasing overdue invoices • Managing the collection cycle in a professional and customer-focused manner • Negotiating payment plans where appropriate Cash Allocation & Reconciliation • Posting and allocating incoming payments • Reconciling customer accounts and investigating discrepancies • Maintaining accurate financial records Stakeholder & Customer Management • Building strong working relationships with customers and internal teams • Acting as a point of contact for account queries • Collaborating with sales and operations to resolve issues efficiently Reporting & Month-End • Supporting month-end close activities • Preparing reports on aged debt and cash collection performance • Identifying trends and suggesting process improvements About you Were looking for someone who brings both technical capability and a positive, team-focused mindset: • Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or Finance Administration • Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail • Excellent communication skills with a confident and professional approach • Ability to manage workloads independently and prioritise effectively • A proactive mindset, with the confidence to chase and resolve issues • Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems Location: The McIndoe Centre, East Grinstead Hours: Fixed Term for 6 months, Full-Time Salary: up to £25,993.50 per annum, depending on experience  In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencing employment. We have assessed this role and it does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. As such, we will not be accepting any visa sponsorships for this role, and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK independently, without sponsorship from Horder Healthcare. At Horder Healthcare, we are proud to champion and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of our business. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics by applicable law. As a disability confident employer, we are pleased to offer our full support should you require an alternative method of applying or any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. Due to the nature of work here at Horder Healthcare, and to ensure that we remain committed to our Safeguarding policy, any applicant upon an initial offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). References and Occupational Health checks will also be taken up before appointment.