Accounts Receivable Clerk

Xeinadin Group Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business advisory firm in Chester is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support the finance function. This key role involves posting client receipts, ensuring the accuracy of bulk payouts, and assisting with bank reconciliations. The ideal candidate has prior experience in finance, strong analytical skills, and is proficient in Excel. This role offers benefits like a pension scheme, generous leave, and corporate discounts, providing a supportive work environment for career growth.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support

Corporate Discounts Platform

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable or similar finance role is desirable.
• Confident Excel user with strong IT skills.
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Daily posting of client receipts across Xero and CCH platforms.
• Ensuring bulk payouts from GoCardless, Ignition, and Stripe are entered accurately.
• Completing weekly debtor reconciliations and supporting month-end processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication skills

IT skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Xero

Job description

# Applicant Portal:## Job Details: Accounts Receivable Clerk| | Accounts Receivable Clerk || | Chester || | United Kingdom || | Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 3000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential. || | We are currently seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our busy and growing team in Chester. This is a key role within the finance function, working closely with the wider Accounts Receivable and Credit Control teams to ensure accurate recording of client receipts and maintenance of bank accounts. You will support the delivery of timely and accurate financial information to Senior Management Accountants and the Financial Controller, working to agreed group month-end timetables and contributing to the smooth running of the North West hub. || | • Daily posting of client receipts across Xero and CCH platforms for designated regional offices. • Ensuring bulk payouts from GoCardless, Ignition and Stripe are entered accurately and in a timely manner. • Completing weekly debtor reconciliations and supporting month-end processes. • Assisting with bank reconciliations where required. • Uploading invoices and financial data as needed. • Merging duplicate clients on Xero to ensure accurate and well-maintained ledgers. • Supporting the Credit Control team with queries and investigations when required. • Preparing weekly cash forecasts to identify surplus cash for group cash pooling arrangements. • Liaising with regional offices and adjusting receipt allocations upon request. • Undertaking ad-hoc duties to support the wider finance team. || | • Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable or similar finance role is desirable. • Strong attention to detail with good analytical skills. • Confident Excel user with strong IT skills. • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. • Ability to work well independently as well as part of a collaborative team. || | • Experience using Xero is desirable. • Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. || | Benefits • Company Pension Scheme • 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays • Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority • Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum • Business closure over Christmas\* • Life Assurance x4 annual salary • Enhanced family leave policies • Enhanced Company Sick Pay • Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential • Corporate Discounts Platform Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as: • PMI single or family • Critical Illness Cover • Cash plan • Cycle to work • Eye care • Dental \*subject to exceptions and business needs |