Billings and AR Specialist

Adaptable Recruitment are working with a business near Leigh who is looking to recruit a detail orientated and customer focussed Billings and AR Specialist to join their team on a permanent basis.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary of up to £30,000 per annum.
• Salary Exchange Pension Scheme.
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing international organisation.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Free on-site parking.
• Full-time office-based role at our Leigh Head Office.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and process accurate customer invoices for both contract and job work.
• Raise credit notes and ensure appropriate approvals and supporting documentation are obtained.
• Ensure invoices are raised in accordance with customer agreements and company procedures.
• Monitor purchase order requirements and ensure customer purchase orders are in place and correctly referenced before invoicing.
• Manage invoicing requirements for key accounts, including customer portals and bespoke billing processes.
• Liaise directly with customers to resolve invoicing queries, disputes and account issues.
• Work closely with Contracts, Customer Service and Administration teams to ensure billing information is accurate and complete.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies promptly and accurately.
• Maintain accurate customer and contract records within company systems.
• Reconcile invoicing data and identify any exceptions requiring attention.
• Support month-end processes and reporting activities.
• Assist in the development and improvement of billing processes and controls.
• Ensure invoicing deadlines and service levels are consistently achieved.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience in billing, invoicing, sales ledger, accounts receivable or a similar finance administration role.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Experience handling high-volume or complex invoicing.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication skills and confidence when dealing directly with customers.
• Experience working with finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive approach and willingness to identify and implement improvements.
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple departments.

Experience working with customer invoicing portals, complex contract billing or purchase order management would be advantageous but is not essential.