Accounts Receivable Assistant

The future of security is coming, are you ready to be a part of it? With an unmatched combination of tech-led innovation and expertise, we’re poised to redefine the industry and help make the world a safer place. At Securitas Technology we are united by our purpose of helping make your world a safer place, we’re passionate about protecting businesses and communities around the world with the latest in cutting-edge security technology.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about a career in Finance, with energy and drive to get things done. Come Securitas Technology and join one of the leaders in Security on our journey as we continue to grow and grow your career with us.

This is a hybrid position, and you will be based at the office in B6 7SS 2-3 days per week.

Salary range will be between £23,000 and £24,000 per annum dependent on experience.

About the Role

The role…

As Accounts Receivable you will be reporting to the Collections Manager you will ensure the efficient and effective use of available resources and planning of activities to ensure cash collections, the accuracy of base data for new & existing clients, and clients are terminated accurately ensuring accurate monthly invoicing.

To contribute to the effectiveness of the Securitas team through responsibilities and participation in initiatives that supports the development of the business in the UK.

What you’ll be doing…

• Timely Collection of debtor balances and chasing debt by telephone and e-mail
• Liaising with other teams involved in dispute resolution.
• Updating Credit information
• Ensure base data is correct monthly
• Credit checking & reviewing customer credit a/c’s & limits
• Verify any terminated clients are removed from the active client list
• Assist with the administration and review of the monthly invoicing process, ensuring invoices are raised for chargeable revenue accurately and promptly, minimising the need for accrued income and the raising of sales credit notes.
• Application and review of accounts on stop for non-payment
• Assist with the collection of cash in the review of DSO’s to maximise Operating Cash flow
• Timely completion of changes to base data through new clients, existing clients and terminated clients
• Check the accuracy of weekly/monthly invoicing and this is validated by the respective Operations teams
• Ensure cash collections are maximised through weekly calls with clients
• Reviewing & releasing blocked orders
• Sending copy invoices &/or Statements

Essential Skills

What you’ll need……

• Experience in a similar role with financial transaction processing and analytical skills would be preferred, but not essential
• Telephone collection experience
• Strong problem-solving skills, getting the team to work together to collect debt
• Persistent and strong, with the ability to communicate clearly
• Able to work under pressure with a drive to meet daily deadlines
• Self-motivated, flexible and hard working with a positive ‘Can Do’ attitude
• Good team player but also able to work individually
• Must be able to work autonomously with limited supervision