Accounts receivable Coordinator / Loughborough / Hybrid 8am - 4pm 3 days on site and 2 days at home / 12 Month Full-Time Hourly Rate: £15.38

Our client, a global leader within the scientific and technology sector, is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Representative to join their high‑performing finance team. This organisation offers a diverse, international environment with strong opportunities for professional development across multiple finance disciplines, including FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy, Corporate Development, and Accounting.

This is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career within a stable, industry‑leading business that plays a critical role in advancing science and innovation worldwide.

Position Summary

The Accounts Receivable Representative will operate with a high degree of independence to ensure excellence across all Accounts Receivable activities. This position requires solid intermediate to advanced AR experience and strong collaboration skills, as the role interacts regularly with internal and external stakeholders including customers, Customer Service, IT, Commercial Sales, Commercial Finance, Accounts Payable, and General Ledger teams.

The primary focus of the role is to drive daily collections performance, supporting key metrics such as collection efficiency, percent past due, DSO, and bad debt reduction.

Key Responsibilities

• You will manage the full collections process, preparing and sending customer statements, reviewing outstanding invoices, and proactively contacting customers to resolve overdue balances.
• You will work directly with customers and the sales team to resolve disputes, clarify issues, and ensure timely payment of invoices.
• You will carry out credit risk assessments on new and existing accounts, completing periodic reviews and taking corrective action where needed.
• You will review orders placed on credit hold and determine whether they can be safely released.
• You will upload invoices to external customer portals and ensure all required documentation is submitted accurately.
• You will collaborate with FP&A, Commercial, and Customer Service teams to resolve invoice discrepancies, including pricing issues, short shipments, invalid PO numbers, and billing errors.
• You will support cash allocation activities when required, ensuring payments are applied accurately.

  Minimum Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable and/or Credit Control.
• Vocational education in Accounting or Finance, including passes in English and Math.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve credit control objectives in dynamic economic environments.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Working knowledge of EDI and its impact on collections.
• Experience with accounting software and strong competency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in data entry.
• Intermediate Excel skills are essential.