Job Title: Accounts Receivable AssistantSalary: GBP20,000 – GBP25,000Location: Central London – Hybrid options

Summary

Our client is a European property investor, developer and property management firm who have recently opened a UK office, based in Central London. They are looking to bring a Credit Control / Accounts Receivable Assistant onboard, offering a great first step for a graduate / school leaver looking to get into finance.

This role will offer excellent on the job training and further down the line, opportunities to progress in a growing organisation. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the Company's income cash flow maintains a healthy level and uphold ethical values which align with the Company's values. You will be office–based with the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis as per the Company's hybrid working policy.

Your essential duties and responsibilities are:

To collect rents and all other charges due from Tenants in accordance with contract agreements on or before the due date as per the leaseWork to set targets (30 calls per day) as laid down by the Manager in order to maintain a minimum of 98% collection.Analyse arrears reports for all relevant parties as required in accordance with the client service level agreements.To ensure the Credit Control Manager as well as other department members are advised of any potential serious issues and/or payment defaults as soon as they occur to be dealt with by the management.Ensure up to date and accurate records are kept of all calls, action taken and correspondence relating to the tenants' accounts.Reviewing and resolving tenant queries as/when necessaryProviding copy of invoices to tenants as/when requested All incoming communication by email or telephone messages must be responded to within 2 working days.Analysing, identifying "Late Payers" and proactively escalating to Credit Control Manager and/or other departments for best approach solutionFollow debt recovery procedures for each client depending on requirements and to liaise with the property manager on any dispute issues on a timely basis.Reconciling tenant ledger and identifying outstanding debtIssuing final letters where appropriate and following up.Preparing the relevant documentation for Enforcement Agents/Solicitors based on property managers/clients' request.Monitoring and assisting in clearing items from both the "Unidentified and Unallocated cash" reports.Attending arrears meetings with Property Managers and/or the Company's Clients as/when required.Prioritising your workload on a daily basis.Ad hoc reportingAssist other functions and provide the necessary support to the credit control team and all property managers as/when necessary.Undertake ad–hoc tasks as and when required. Benefits

Discretionary bonus25 days holiday plus UK Bank/Public holidaysCompany PensionPrivate Medical Insurance (Vitality)Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to eligibility)Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home)