Accounts Receivable Clerk

Accounts Receivable Clerk
Location: Llantrisant (on-site)
Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum (pro rata if reduced hours)
Hours: Full-time (slightly reduced hours may be considered)

Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a well-established business in Llantrisant to recruit an Accounts Receivable Clerk. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small but collaborative finance team, reporting directly to the Financial Controller.

My client is looking for a tenacious and forward-thinking individual with strong customer service skills and the confidence to communicate effectively at all levels. You’ll be proactive in managing customer accounts, quick to foresee potential issues, and skilled at building and maintaining positive relationships with clients. This role will suit both experienced AR professionals and those looking to grow into the position, with full training provided.

Key Responsibilities will include -

• Manage the AR mailbox and respond promptly to customer queries.
• Post and allocate customer receipts accurately.
• Raise and issue sales invoices in line with company deadlines.
• Communicate confidently with customers to resolve billing queries or disputes.
• Reconcile bank statements and maintain accurate records.
• Reconcile the RBS ledger.

• Generate and distribute customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor accounts to identify overdue payments and initiate collection activities.
• Communicate with customers via phone, email, or letter regarding outstanding balances.
• Investigate and resolve billing issues, short payments, and disputes.
• Review aged debt reports and highlight overdue accounts.
• Work closely with the sales and operations teams to keep customer accounts running smoothly.
• Prepare and distribute customer statements.

• Complete debtor reconciliations.
• Support with month-end close activities and cashflow forecasts.

Ad Hoc duties -

• Support the annual audit by providing required debtor documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve AR processes and efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key customer accounts.
• Provide cover for other finance team members where needed.

Skills & Experience Required -

• Previous accounts receivable / credit control experience is advantageous, but not essential.
• Tenacious, proactive, and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Excellent customer service and confident communication skills.
• Ability to foresee and address potential issues before they escalate.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing transactions.
• Experience with Sage 50 Accounts is desirable (training will be provided).
• Organised and methodical with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Flexible and adaptable team player with a willingness to learn.

What’s on Offer -

• Salary up to £29,000 (pro rata for reduced hours).
• Full-time, on-site role (with potential for slightly reduced hours).
• Working hours: 8–4 or 9–5, with some flexibility.
• 25 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays (please note: some bank holidays will be worked, with time off in lieu provided).
• Pension scheme: 4% employer contribution / 3% employee contribution.
• Supportive, close-knit finance team.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A chance to take ownership of the AR function and play a key role in ensuring strong cashflow.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, please apply today!