Accounts Receivable Consultant

Location:
Hybrid working - Based in Manchester with the flexibility to work remotely.

Hours: 9:00am- 5:30pm

About Reply:

Reply specialises in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. As a network of highly specialised companies, Reply defines and develops business models enabled by the new models of AI, big data, cloud computing, digital media and the internet of things. Reply delivers consulting, system integration and digital services to organisations across the telecom and media; industry and services; banking and insurance; and public sectors. www.reply.com

Role Overview:

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Consultant will be responsible for managing the accounts receivable processes for multiple designated Reply entities, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing, and payments from clients, applying credit control measures as appropriate.

Specific Duties (as directed by the AR Manager):

Invoice Management

• Generate and issue invoices to clients (and within the Group) accurately and in a timely manner, utilising SAP and the in-house account management tool (GECO).
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or disputes.
• Where applicable, issue credit notes to correct issued invoices.
• Confirm where necessary Invoices and Credit Notes with entity Partners.
• Act as the primary Finance point of contact for customers of designated entities.

Credit Control

• Monitor customer accounts for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.
• Prepare aging reports as required.
• Actively pursue payment for overdue invoices and communicate with clients regarding payment status.
• Escalate to entity managers in the event of continued or persistent non-payment.

Administration

• Reconcile accounts receivable ledger (within SAP) to ensure accuracy and completeness of transactions.
• Maintain other documentation and records related to accounts receivable activities.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve customer inquiries or issues related to invoicing and payments.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, half-end, year-end closing processes and other financial reports as requested.
• Assist in financial audits where requested.
• Act as a point of support and escalation for designated entity partners, account and business unit managers on all aspects related to accounts receivable.

About the candidate:

• Proven experience in accounts receivable, credit control or similar role.
• AAT or an equivalent professional qualification is required in addition to proficiency in using ERP tools (preferably SAP accounting) and MS Office, particularly Excel
• An enthusiasm for operating in an accounts payable team and effective communication and interpersonal skills, including strong written and spoken English, and the ability to robustly interact with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to analyse financial data to identify discrepancies
• You maintain high ethical standards and you demonstrate integrity coupled with a sense of confidentiality in handling highly sensitive information

Reply is an Equal Opportunities Employer and committed to embracing diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law.

Reply is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, please let us know of any Reasonable Adjustments you may need.