Account Receivables Clerk

The Compleat Food Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food company in Greater London is looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their team. In this role, you will evaluate customer credit, minimize financial risks, and resolve payment issues while supporting business success. The ideal candidate will bring 1-2 years of experience in an Accounts Receivable role, strong communication skills, and the ability to work proactively under pressure. This role offers a supportive, inclusive work culture along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

33 Days annual leave

Employee Volunteering Days

Access to Grocery Aid

Free exercise hub and gym discounts

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience working in an Accounts Receivable role.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Confidently engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer credit and minimise financial risk.
• Collect debts within agreed terms.
• Reconcile accounts and maintain customer contact.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Proactive ledger management

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk to join the Harvey & Brockless team, part of The Compleat Food Group, where your skills will make a real impact in a dynamic business.

In this pivotal role, you’ll evaluate customer credit, minimise financial risk, and work closely with clients and internal teams to resolve payment issues, all whilst helping to support the financial strength and success of our business.

Your Duties Will Include:

• Ensuring that debts are collected within the agreed terms.
• Allocations of customer receipts
• Reconciliation of accounts
• Setting up new customer credit accounts and credit checks.
• Maintain regular contact with customers.
• Recording notes on customer accounts.
• Raising credit note requests for customers.
• Sending accounts legal.
• Respond to customer queries and ensure timely resolution.
• Liaising with sales managers and customer service staff.
• Provide cover for other accounts staff as and when required.
• Meet monthly targets set by manager.
• General administration
• Ad hoc, projects.

Your Skills and Experience:

• 1-2 years experience working in an Accounts Receivable role
• Attention to detail, working under pressure and to deadlines
• Strong communication skills with ability to confidently engage with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to take ownership of a ledger in a proactive and professional manner
• 33 Days annual leave
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you would be interested in working with us, please send a message to [e-mail] and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.