Accounts Receivable Assistant

En Route International; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food solutions partner based in Windsor is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant to support the finance department. This hybrid role will involve managing daily accounts receivable transactions, assisting with reporting, and improving cash flow processes. The candidate should possess strong accounting knowledge, excellent English skills, and IT proficiency, particularly with Business Central and Microsoft Suite. This is a full-time contract for 12 months, offering competitive remuneration and employee benefits.

Benefits

Birthday day off

25 days off a year

Company bonus scheme

Medical Insurance

Referral Scheme

Social Events

Flexi Time

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with an international group structure.
• Ability to handle high levels of pressure.
• Highly organised and able to hit the ground running.

Responsibilities

• Assist in raising intercompany and customer sales invoices/credit notes.
• Assist in monthly customer statement issuance and reconciliation.
• Assist in chasing debt and resolving customer queries.

Skills

Knowledge of AR accounting

Organisational skills

Flexible mindset

Excellent written and oral English skills

Experience in a small business environment

IT skills, particularly Microsoft Suite

Tools

Business Central

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

We’re hiring a Accounts Receivable Assistant – FTC

Location

Windsor, UK (Hybrid)

Up to £40,000 per annum

Job Type

Full Time, Permanent

Who are we?

We’re En Route. We’re a welcoming bunch, with a down-to-earth outlook that helps build lasting relationships with customers and colleagues alike.

As global specialists in passenger solutions, supply chain services and sourcing for airlines and airline caterers, we operate globally as part of dnata, one of the world’s largest combined air services providers.

En Route’s expertise is one of the many reasons why we’ve enjoyed more than 20 years as a global food solutions partner, with offices in the UK, USA, Australia and UAE.

Are you ready to become part of our story?

Our Values

Created by En Route colleagues, our values sit at the very heart of our business.

Cross-functional teams power our success. We trust one another to deliver on our mission – together, we are En Route.

Cross-functional teams power our success. We trust one another to deliver on our mission – together, we are En Route.

We speak with honesty and clarity, sharing informed opinions based on our expertise. It’s how we build trust and spark meaningful conversations.

With a clear goal in sight, we’re energised by the challenge of uncovering bold, unconventional routes to get there.

Leadership lives in every role. With the autonomy, tools and guidance to act, we take initiative and make decisions that drive impact.

As an extension of their team, we champion their needs in everything we do.

• Birthday day off
• 25 days off a year
• Company bonus scheme
• Hybrid Working (3 days in office)
• Medical Insurance
• Referral Scheme
• Social Events
• Flexi Time

Job Purpose

The Accounts Receivable Assistant will support the Finance department assisting in transacting of accounts receivable related balances and reporting aspects of the En Route Group.

The AR Assistant will report into the AP/AR Manager.

This is a 12 month full-time contract.

Key Objectives

• Co-responsible for AR reporting across the group of companies
• Overseeing and managing day-to-day accounts receivable transactions including adherence to group guidelines
• Assisting on any audit AR related queries for the UK entity and overseas units as required
• Assisting with the AR customer master data on Business Central
• Supporting improved cash flow processes, and ongoing cash forecasting for all entities
• Supporting improved ongoing sales forecasting for all entities
• Drive improved efficiency & accuracy in reporting through process improvements
• Assist with maintaining internal controls, processes and procedures
• Undertake any other duties (e.g. supporting AP team during times of reduced capacity) as required by management, commensurate with the grade of the post

Responsibilities

• Assist in raising all intercompany, related party and 3rd party customer sales invoices/credit notes for all En Route entities
• Assist in monthly customer statement issuance and reconciliation of balances
• Assist in chasing debt and resolving customer queries
• Assist in month-end tasks for the reporting team from AR related balances including AR KPIs
• Assist in daily update of sales forecast tracker
• Assist in weekly update of cashflow tracker
• Assist in updating the relevant AR information within the monthly MBR report for dnata
• Assist in AR projects with IT and BC consultant with a view to enhance the AR reporting
• Attend all relevant internal and external training
• Assist in any adhoc requests from management
• Assist in resolving year end AR audit related queries to external auditors
• Ensure existing process notes are updated for any changes

Please note this is a hybrid role based out of Windsor, Berkshire.

Skills & Knowledge Base

• Knowledge of AR accounting
• Highly organised and able to hit the ground running
• Flexible mindset and prepared to ‘get stuck in’
• Ability to handle high levels of pressure
• Excellent written and oral English skills
• Experience in a small business environment is advantageous
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with an international group structure
• IT skills, particularly Microsoft Suite (including Excel, Dynamics, Power BI)
• Use of Business Central highly preferable

We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we are dedicated to ensuring a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or support during the application or interview stages, please let us know – we’re here to help!

Regrettably, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond individually to every candidate. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of submitting your application, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion.

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