Account Receivable Assistant

Job Introduction

An exciting vacancy has arisen for a talented Accounts Receivable Assistant to join us in a hybrid-working role. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth financial operations of our Cardfactory stores. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the receipt of all store bankings, reconciling incoming funds, and processing transactions on SAP.

Main Responsibilities

• Daily monitoring of transactions including store banking, credit cards and paid outs  

• Daily upload of bank statements to SAP system and reconciliation 

• Ensure unidentified bankings are investigated & processed 

• Running daily and weekly report to investigate suspected losses, manage discrepancies on cash bankings and credit card payments 

• Complete tasks to set deadlines 

• Supporting stores with alternative arrangements in the event of bank closures or missed collections 

• Colleagues are the main stakeholder (internal) and there is a high amount of contact with stores via the phone 

• There is a requirement to work closely with the wider Finance team and Loss Prevention. 

• External stakeholders include banks and cash collection agencies 

The Ideal Candidate

• Computer Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams is essential.
• Excel Skills: Ability to write basic formulas and manage established spreadsheets.
• Organisation: Strong organizational skills and the ability to take initiative.
• Accuracy: High level of precision in work.
• Communication: Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Professionalism: Professional demeanor, especially on the phone.
• Teamwork: A collaborative spirit and a flexible approach to work.

About The Company

Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey.  

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Benefits

• 25% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Support       
  • Financial Education Tools
  • Salary Advance
• Seasonal incentive schemes
• Retail Management Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together
• Discounted gym memberships and mobile phone contracts
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Enhanced Family leave

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly. 

No agencies, please.