Receivables & Finance Operations Specialist

Location Salisbury
Discipline: Business Support
Job type: Contract
Salary: £35k (c)
Contact name: Liam McConnell

Contact email: liam@requireconsultancy.com
Job ref: Job ID: 35978
Published: about 23 hours ago
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2025 23:59

About the Role

Our client are looking for a sharp, detail-oriented individual to join their dynamic Operations Team as a Finance & Operations Analyst on a fixed-term contract. This is a varied and intellectually engaging role suited to a numerate and tech-savvy candidate who enjoys working across systems, finance processes, and data.

You'll support both the credit control and finance functions while playing a key part in helping the team maintain best-in-class processes and reporting. You’ll be given space to apply your analytical thinking, improve how things are done, and contribute meaningfully to operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Account & Credit Management

  • Monitor and manage debtor balances, identifying risk areas

  • Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies

  • Chase overdue accounts via email or written communication

  • Liaise with external collection agencies where needed

  • Maintain and implement robust credit control procedures

Finance Operations Support

  • Post and match incoming payments to remittances

  • Maintain accurate financial records and reconciliations

  • Work closely with Financial Controllers on reporting and processing

  • Assist in bookkeeping and operational finance admin

Reporting & Systems

  • Prepare regular aged debt and cash flow reports

  • Analyse credit risk trends and propose improvements

  • Contribute to the migration and optimisation of finance systems

  • Support ad-hoc analysis and reporting for the wider operations team

About You

We’re looking for someone with a high level of initiative, accuracy, and curiosity—someone who wants to add real value and improve the way we do things.

Ideal background:

  • A numerate degree (e.g. Maths, Economics, Accounting) OR relevant finance/credit control experience

  • Comfortable with financial principles (credit/debit, reconciliations, etc.)

  • Strong Excel skills

  • Quick to pick up new systems and processes

  • Highly organised and proactive, able to manage workload independently

  • Excellent written communication—clear, professional, and courteous

  • Logical thinker with problem-solving drive

What You'll Gain

  • Experience in a high-performing, intelligent team that values your input

  • The chance to shape processes and work with autonomy

  • A varied role blending finance, operations, and data

  • Opportunity to deepen your software skills and operational finance knowledge

Start Date: ASAP
Contract End: December 2025
Location: Salisbury (Office-based)
Hours: Full-time

A great role for someone who has the desired skill set and attitude, who can be available from May - Dec '25. Contact Liam to discuss in the first instance.