Accounts Receivable Associate

Join our dynamic finance team with our Procurement Leaders brand at World 50 Group!

We’re looking for a proactive individual with a positive can do attitude who can work both collaboratively and independently in a dynamic and innovative environment. Joining as an Accounts Receivable Associate in our London office, you will will possess flexibility and adaptability.

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Key Responsibilities

As an Accounts Receivable Associate, you’ll be at the heart of financial innovation, playing a pivotal role in our journey to greater value creation and your day to day responsibilities will reflect the dynamic and impactful nature of our environment:

• Processing accounting receivables and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Taking credit card payments from customers, raising the necessary sales receipts and sending out to customers
• Performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables’ data
• Identify slow-paying customers and managing debt collection processes, flagging bad debt concerns proactively and finding solutions for resolutions
• Strengthening and growing relationships with clients by communicating with customers regarding past-due accounts
• Generating Sales Invoices on a timely basis within set deadlines and in line with signed contracts
• Managing delivery of customers’ Purchase Orders if and when required
• Carrying out Worldpay and PayPal reconciliation monthly
• Assisting in streamlining and improving the accounts receivable process identifying areas of performance improvement
• Assisting with preparation of month end revenue schedules, including Sales Ledger reconciliation of Salesforce to Quickbooks, accrued and deferred income calculation
• Preparing of Debtor reports by function / individual
• Preparing of Month End analysis of membership and sales data
• Calculating monthly bad debt provision (if required) together with detailed commentary of activities
• Supporting Finance Manager and Group Financial Controller in audit preparation and during onsite audit.
• Supporting overall finance team objectives, covering staff in absence and ensuring high level of internal and external customer satisfaction.

Key Attributes, Skills and Experience

• Understanding basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Google drive
• Ability to keep company and partner confidences
• Proficient at Quickbooks Online plus one of commonly used accounting ERP systems, such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite etc.
• Prior experience in accounts payable (or accounts receivable) is desirable
• Experience in driving process improvement
• A strong desire to learn and develop skills
• Whilst no formal higher education is required, a qualification at college or University in a business subject is desirable but not essential.

What you can look forward to working at World 50 Group:

• Hybrid Working
• Unlimited holiday roll over
• MediCash Health Plan
• Vitality Essentials
• Associate Stock Appreciation Program – accrue stock in the company from the day you join automatically.
• Volunteer Time Off
• Family Friendly Leave
• Season Ticket Loan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellness Advice
• Employee of the Month Awards and win a space on our Elite Club with the winners for the year.
• Plus more!