Accounts Receivable Specialist

GRAYCE

. Own the monthly billing cycle and ensure accurate, timely invoicing using Salesforce timesheet, placement and rate data .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £30,000 - £35,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounts receivable management, billing processes, and client relationship building, with a strong focus on improving efficiency through technology and automation. Proficient in financial reporting, data reconciliation, and dispute resolution within a professional services environment.

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Accounts Receivable ManagementSales Ledger ManagementAdvanced Excel SkillsSage Intacct ExperienceSalesforce Experience

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Hard Skills

Billing ProcessesDebt CollectionData ReconciliationInvoice Dispute ResolutionFinancial ReportingSelf-Billing KnowledgeProcurement Portals KnowledgePower Query ExperienceGenerative AI ToolsAutomation Tools

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsRelationship BuildingOwnership of Outcomes

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceSage IntacctAutomation ToolsAI-Enabled Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

AAT QualificationCICM Qualification

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesConsultancyRecruitmentContractingE-Invoicing Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the monthly billing cycle and ensure accurate, timely invoicing using Salesforce timesheet, placement and rate data
Manage self-billing arrangements, purchase orders and client procurement portals
Resolve discrepancies and invoice disputes
Manage the sales ledger and proactively chase overdue payments
Maintain strong client relationships
Monitor days sales outstanding (DSO), identify payment risks and provide aged debt reporting and cash collection updates
Allocate customer receipts accurately
Resolve outstanding balances and payment queries
Reconcile large datasets and maintain accurate financial records
Identify billing discrepancies
Collaborate with Finance, Commercial and Delivery teams to resolve billing and cash collection issues
Support monthly reconciliations, financial controls and audit requirements across Sage Intacct and Salesforce
Identify opportunities to simplify and improve billing, collections and reporting processes
Support adoption of automation and AI-enabled tools to reduce manual activity and improve efficiency and accuracy
Report to the Finance Operations Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in accounts receivable, billing or credit control, including sales ledger management and debt collection
Advanced Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables and reconciling large datasets
Experience invoicing from timesheet or activity-based data, ideally within professional services, consultancy, recruitment or contracting
Confidence managing client payment queries, disputes and collections
Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
Ability to build relationships and take ownership of outcomes
Interest in improving processes and using technology to work more efficiently
Experience using Sage Intacct and Salesforce
Knowledge of self-billing, procurement portals or e-invoicing systems
An AAT or CICM qualification, or currently working towards one
Experience with Power Query, generative AI or automation tools
Legal right to work in the UK
Ability to undertake the role without visa sponsorship from Grayce

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working arrangement with three days per week in the office
Opportunity to improve processes and introduce automation
Opportunity to use AI-enabled tools and work more efficiently
Collaborative team environment
Opportunity to take ownership of a business-critical function
Opportunity to strengthen commercial and technical expertise
Career development opportunity