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Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
South Glamorgan
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
First listed by Ontap
8 October 2026
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Job description

Your new company

You will be joining a well-established and growing organisation operating within the Engineering sector. With a strong reputation and an international presence, the business continues to invest in its finance function, systems and operational processes to support future growth.Due to continued development within the finance team, an opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a collaborative finance function and play a key role in managing customer accounts, cash allocation and reconciliations.Your new role

This is a varied Accounts Receivable position offering exposure to cash allocation, customer account management, reconciliations and process improvement activities within a busy finance environment.Working closely with colleagues across the wider finance team, you will help ensure customer payments are accurately processed, account balances are maintained and queries are resolved efficiently.Your responsibilities will include:

Processing customer payments and cash allocations
Managing customer account reconciliations
Monitoring and investigating unapplied cash and aged balances
Allocating receipts and posting journals
Resolving payment and allocation queries
Supporting credit control and collections activities
Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation
Assisting with month-end reporting requirements
Working closely with internal and external stakeholders
Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and controls
Supporting wider Accounts Receivable activities during peak periods

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience within an Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Cash Allocation or Finance Assistant role
Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills
Experience processing customer payments and allocations
Good Microsoft Excel skills
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
A proactive and organised approach

Desirable

Experience within a Shared Service Centre environment
Experience using ERP or finance systems
Exposure to high-volume transactional finance
Knowledge of month-end processes
Experience supporting process improvement initiatives

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid working arrangement
Exposure to a modern finance function
Opportunity to support process improvement projects
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Career development opportunities
Stable long-term opportunity within a growing organisation

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or contact William Loring at Hays Accountancy & Finance for a confidential discussion.If this role isn't quite right for you but you're considering a move, please get in touch to discuss other finance opportunities across South Wales.

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