Payments Allocation Clerk/Accounts Receivable Clerk

Stockport (SK4)
Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (Office-Based)
Full-Time | Immediate Start or Short Notice Preferred

£27,500 – £30,000 DOE

We are hiring an experienced Accounts Receivable professional to join a fast-paced finance team in Stockport. If you’re confident with cash allocation and high-volume invoice processing, this is a role where your accuracy and speed will be highly valued from day one.

This role would suit someone who already has experience in accounts receivable, cash allocation, or credit control and is ready to take the next step in their career within a structured and collaborative team.

Important Application Requirement: To be considered for this role, your CV must clearly demonstrate a minimum of 2 years' Accounts Receivable experience. Applications that do not show at least 2 years of relevant Accounts Receivable experience on the CV will not be reviewed. Please ensure your employment history and responsibilities are clearly detailed before submitting your application.

About the Role
You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the accounts receivable function, supporting accurate financial processing and maintaining strong client relationships through effective query resolution.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include processing client invoices, allocating cash, reconciling accounts, and investigating any discrepancies or payment issues. You will also monitor scheduled payments and ensure any issues are resolved quickly.

Working closely with internal teams, you will handle complex queries, ensure all invoice processing is completed within deadlines, and maintain accurate financial records at all times.

Key Responsibilities
- Processing a high volume of client invoices accurately and within deadlines
- Allocating incoming payments and reconciling accounts
- Investigating and resolving short or late payments promptly
- Handling complex payment and account queries professionally
- Assisting with reconciliation of invoicing and transaction matching
- Maintaining accurate financial records and reporting discrepancies
- Collaborating with internal departments to resolve issues efficiently

What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in accounts receivable, cash allocation, credit control, or a similar finance role is essential
- Experience within a purchase ledger or finance department is highly beneficial
- Extremely Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills are essential, V-look up and pivot tables will be a very big part of your daily routine. You need to know exactly how to do these without support.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Confident working with data, reconciliations, and financial tracking
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive, reliable, and able to manage workload in a fast-paced environment
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
- Good maths, IT, and English skills
- AAT Level 2 (or working towards) is desirable but not essential
- Full UK Driving Licence is required

What’s in It for You?

• - 25 days holiday, your birthday off plus bank holidays
• - A supportive and friendly team environment
• - Opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on finance experience
• - Career development and progression opportunities
• - Exposure to a fast-paced, high-volume finance function
• - Employee health & wellbeing programme
• - Relaxed dress code
• - Early Friday finishes
• - Company events, including annual summer & Christmas parties
• - Cycle to Work scheme and electric car salary sacrifice options

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,500.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme

Application question(s):

• Are you skilful in Microsoft Excel, a short test will be conducted at interview stage. This will focus on V-Look ups and Pivot Tables.

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Accounts Receivable or Payments Allocation: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Location:

• Stockport SK4 3GN (preferred)

Work Location: In person