Accounts Receivable Assistant

Accounts Receivable Assistant | 3-Month Contract (Potential to Extend)

Altum Consulting are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable professional. A rapidly growing international organisation is seeking an AR Assistant to join its central finance team, supporting receivables activity across multiple countries. This is an initial 3-month contract with strong potential for extension.

This role sits at the heart of the order-to-cash cycle, offering exposure to high-volume AR operations in a fast-paced environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate billing, effective credit control, and timely cash collection while supporting continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Receivable activities, including invoice generation, distribution, and customer statements across multiple billing cycles.
• Ensure accurate and timely billing, including penalty charges and miscellaneous income.
• Partner closely with Credit Control to resolve customer queries, reconcile accounts, and support timely cash collection.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, unapplied cash, and customer account issues.
• Support deposit management and refunds, ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors on AR, billing, and debtor-related queries.
• Assist with month-end AR processes, including debtor analysis, revenue reconciliation, and reporting.
• Provide ad hoc support to senior finance stakeholders and contribute to AR process improvements.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in Accounts Receivable, Billing, and/or Credit Control.
• Strong understanding of AR processes, customer accounts, and cash collection principles.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using common finance systems and tools.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and a collaborative team player.

Desirable:

• Experience working with ERP or financial workflow systems.
• Exposure to high-volume or international AR operations.
• Experience in fast-growing, customer-focused environments.