​J3235 - New Leaf Search has partnered with an international provider of business-to-business financial solutions in their search for an Accounts Receivable / Payable Agent within the Customer Accounting Team. You will provide support service to end user customers and internal stakeholders, managing specific operational and finance processes including cash allocations, banking, management of company & customer suspense accounts, settlements, refunds and Novations.

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000+ with excellent bonus and benefits. Location: UK, Slough (Hybrid).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively manage the cash allocation of customer payments, and movement of monies in accordance with guidelines and processes.

• Assume ownership of both General, and, Agreement Suspense balances, ensuring that monies are allocated / refunded / processed in a timely manner in line with clear KPIs.

• Maximise revenue opportunities through correct and accurate identification of monies paid to and held by the business.

• Support Customer Services and Business-Processing by actioning all back-office functions including, setting up of Direct Debits, settlement requests, restructures of agreements, inter-company money transfers, banking, and resolving all payment queries.

• Manage the Operations Support e-mail inbox ensuring all queries are turned around within the given SLA timings.

• Support the Operations Manager where appropriate with process improvement and process efficiencies.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Knowledge and experience of working with suspense accounts, direct debits, standing orders, allocating payments and processing cheques.

• Experience in accounts payable or accounts receivable.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 

• Team player and collaborating to meet KPIs / SLAs.

• Methodical approach to work and proven ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines.

• IT skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and Outlook.

We strongly favour applicants with proven, relevant experience in Financial Services; particularly in Asset Finance and Leasing.

Applicants will only be considered with relevant in-country experience.