Accounts Receivable Assistant

We are partnering with a global power solutions and engineering leader in their search for an Accounts Receivable Assistant. This is an initial 6-month temporary role based in Darlington, offering a hybrid working model (on average 3 days per week onsite) and a pay rate of £13.47 per hour (PAYE), with potential for assignment extension or permanent conversion for the right candidate. The Role: Joining the Business Services team, you will temporarily assist the AR team in managing European ledgers and maintaining standardised collection processes. You will act as a key point of contact for internal and external customers via phone and email, handling high-volume queries, resolving ledger issues, and supporting daily administrative activities. Key Responsibilities: Collections and Ledger Management: Work with a high volume of internal and external customers over telephone and email, following standardised collection strategies to manage European ledgers. Reporting: Prepare key reports and information to track and display the progress and status of customer accounts. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Marketing, Sales, and cross-functional Business Units to build open relationships, identify potential issues, and drive solutions. Process Improvement: Fully participate in continuous improvement projects related to Accounts Receivable workflows and controls. Team Support: Work as a key member of a multi-skilled team, covering additional team responsibilities ..... full job details .....