Accounts Receivable Assistant

About Sedex

Sedex is a trusted partner for over 100,000 businesses worldwide, helping them create socially and environmentally sustainable supply chains. Through our platform's powerful data insights and expert guidance, we simplify the management, assessment, and reporting of sustainability performance.

Our Vision is to be a leader in making global supply chains more socially and environmentally sustainable. Our Mission is To provide data-driven insights, accessible tools, and exceptional services that support businesses in improving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and outcomes.

The Role

This is an entry-level Accounts Receivable Assistant role supporting cash collection and the day-to-day operations of the AR department. Ideal for a recent Accounting graduate or someone looking to gain their first practical finance experience.

The role also offers exposure to wider finance functions and project work, providing excellent development opportunities within a collaborative environment.

Hybrid working with a requirement to attend the Central London office at least once per week.

Key Responsibilities

· Accounts Receivable Management. Maintain international accounts receivables ledger and related reporting.

· Credit Control. Manage the credit control inbox, resolve invoice queries, and issue suspension letters/statements.

· Invoicing. Create, amend, review, and send invoices; support ad hoc and renewal invoicing.

· Credit Notes. Issue and review credit notes as needed.

· Stakeholder Collaboration. Liaise with Client Services and Sales teams to resolve account and payment issues.

· Payment Processing. Allocate payments, post cash entries, match payments, and prepare cheques for deposit.

· Bank Reconciliations. Perform daily and weekly bank reconciliations and maintain the payment tracker.

· Platform Management. Activate, suspend and lapse customer accounts across the Sedex platforms.

· Reporting Support. Assist with month-end reporting and provide data for the year-end audit.

· System & Compliance Support. Support system upgrades, vendor documentation, and ensure invoice and member data accuracy.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

· Foundational Experience. Ideal for a recent graduate or AAT-qualified candidate looking to begin a career in accounting.

· Strong Communication Skills. Able to communicate professionally with internal teams and external stakeholders.

· Excellent Organisation Skills. Capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· Proactive and Self-Motivated. Takes initiative and works well within a dynamic team.

· Adaptable. Comfortable in an evolving environment with changing responsibilities.

· Attention to Detail. High level of accuracy in data entry and financial documentation.

· Technical Proficiency. Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Our culture

At Sedex, our approach to business and culture is firmly rooted in our core values, which guide everything we do:

· Respect Each Other: We believe that a foundation of mutual respect is essential to creating a positive and inclusive environment.

· Customer-Driven: We are passionate about delivering exceptional value to our customers. By listening to their needs, understanding their challenges, and continuously adapting our solutions, we aim to empower them to achieve their sustainability goals and drive positive change in their supply chains.

· Thinking Creatively: Innovation is at the heart of our work. We encourage creative problem-solving and embrace new ideas that challenge the status quo. This mindset allows us to continuously improve our products and services, offering fresh and effective solutions to complex sustainability and ethical sourcing issues.

· Take Ownership: We empower our team members to take responsibility for their actions and outcomes. Every person at Sedex is encouraged to own their work, make decisions with confidence, and contribute proactively to the success of the team and the business.

· Deliver Results: We are results-oriented and committed to delivering tangible, impactful outcomes for our customers, our business, and society at large.

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