Accounts Receivable Assistant at East Sussex County Council

Lewes, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

26403.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounts receivable, Procure to pay, Invoicing, Customer service, Communication skills, Numeracy, Microsoft office, Debt collection, Payment allocation, Reporting, Monitoring, Time management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

This role sits within the Accounts Receivable and Procure to Pay team who are part of the Business Administration Service and are responsible for the raising of all customer invoices and the payment of suppliers for goods, works and services. As an Accounts Receivable Assistant you will be responsible for raising customer invoices, dealing with customer queries, collecting outstanding invoices and allocating payments. Our goals within the Accounts Receivable Team are: * Reduce outstanding debt position * Improve the customer experience * Increase the number of invoices paid by direct debit * Improved reporting and monitoring We are looking for someone who: * Is customer centred with communication skills * Has a high level of numeracy skills with experience of Microsoft office * Has the ability to manage tight deadlines with an adaptable and flexible approach If this sounds like the job for you then we can offer you a flexible and agile working pattern with a hybrid of office and home working within a committed team. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a supporting statement. We will be using your supporting statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10005]. Please download the job description and persons specification for more information. Interviews will be conducted in person at County Hall, Lewes on the week commencing 20th April 2026. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10009] for details. To arrange an informal discussion or if you have any questions about the role please contact Sarah Pook, Accounts Receivable Team Leader at Sarah.Pook@eastsussex.gov.uk [Sarah.Pook@eastsussex.gov.uk] We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/11003] For collaboration, not competition. Choose East Sussex! Additional Information This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas [https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas] If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Responsibilities

The Accounts Receivable Assistant is responsible for raising customer invoices, managing customer queries, and collecting outstanding debt. They also handle payment allocation and contribute to improved reporting and monitoring within the team.