About the role

Job Title: Temporary Accounts Receivable Assistant
Location: Central Durham. Hybrid – 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home
Contract: Temporary – 4 months
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (35 hours per week)
Start Date: ASAP
Hourly Rate: £13.65

We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a well-established organisation, contributing to vital finance services in a busy and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process internal and external invoicing and customer receipts accurately and efficiently

• Investigate and apply unapplied receipts, including issuing of refunds where appropriate

• Handle invoice payment allocation, take payments, and issue receipts via the university’s payment webpage

• Assist with customer account maintenance in the Accounts Receivable ledger

• Provide front-line support to students and stakeholders via helpdesk services, email, and webpages

• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures and support the upkeep of the team’s SharePoint site

• Contribute to the provision of data for management information and reporting packs

• Provide ad hoc support and undertake other finance-related duties as needed

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience working in a busy office environment with a high volume of transactions and queries, ideally within a large organisation

• Strong background in Accounts Receivable or similar financial administrative functions

• Confident communicator, both in person and in writing, with a focus on customer service and query resolution

• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising accuracy or quality

• Experience using large ERP systems, such as Oracle or SAP

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience in finance and customer service within a respected and fast-paced environment.

To apply, please submit your CV today.

NRG is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages diversity, builds on individual differences, and responds equitably to the needs of all. We proactively take steps to fulfil our legal obligations, remove barriers, monitor for fairness, reflect the communities we serve, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.