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Accounts Receivable Specialist

Guardian Environmental Services Limited
Bedford Full-time
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Accounts Receivable Specialist

Based: Head Office (Office\-based) \| Full\-time

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and detail\-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong credit control experience who enjoys building customer relationships while driving cash collection and supporting business performance.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate customer accounts, improving cash flow, and ensuring a smooth invoicing and collections process.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Managing customer accounts, ensuring payments are allocated and reconciled accurately

  • Proactively chasing outstanding debts and reducing aged receivables

  • Investigating and resolving invoice queries with customers

  • Producing weekly aged debtor reports and supporting cash flow forecasting

  • Working closely with Operations and Contracts teams to resolve disputes

  • Raising invoices and credit notes in line with company procedures

  • Managing customer portals and responding to document requests

  • Supporting month\-end processes and bank reconciliations

  • Setting up and maintaining automated debt collection reminders

  • Liaising with external debt collection agencies where required
What We’re Looking For

Experience \& Knowledge

  • Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or Sales Ledger

  • AAT qualification (or studying towards) preferred

  • Experience using Sage 50 and Microsoft Excel
Skills
  • Strong communication and customer service skills

  • High attention to detail and accuracy

  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
Personal Qualities
  • Proactive and reliable with a positive attitude

  • Confident working under pressure and managing priorities

  • A team player with a willingness to learn and develop
What You’ll Get
  • A supportive and collaborative finance team

  • Opportunity to develop your skills and career

  • Exposure to key financial processes and reporting

  • A role where you can make a real impact on the business

  • Option for healthcare after your six month probation
Pay: £28,000\.00\-£32,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • On\-site parking

  • Private medical insurance
Experience:
  • Accounts receivable: 4 years (required)
Work Location: In person

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