Finance Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY: We’re searching for a skilled finance specialist to join our accounting team to help process, track, and record payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The accounts receivable specialist will have both a day-to-day and ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Support the company in optimizing our financial transactions and systems by performing reconciliation of payments and customer accounts Communicate discrepancies to management team, identify slow-paying customers, and recommend collection candidates Strengthen and grow relationships with clients by communicating with customers regarding past-due accounts Ensure accuracy and completeness of invoicing data for international shipments Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting, and comply with international and local financial requirements Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, and posting of cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail Prepare and verify export documentation for commercial invoicing in compliance with international exporting requirements Monitor accounting email for incoming queries PERSON SPECIFICATION: Strong attention to detail and accuracy Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Professional and confident approach when communicating with customers Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proactive approach to identifying and resolving discrepancies Ability to work accurately, efficiently and to deadlines High level of integrity and confidentiality Ability to work effectively as part of a team Strong mathematical skills EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong capability with the broader Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) Ability to keep company and partner confidences Experience using accounting ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Business Central. Prior experience working in a small to mid-sized business environment Experience in accounts receivable (or accounts payable) COMPANY BACKGROUND: SLINGCO is an award-winning supplier of high-quality tools and accessories for the installation and handling of cable, with over 40 years of industry heritage. We serve customers in over 70 countries worldwide from our head office in Lancashire, UK, and bases in Georgia, USA, and Bengaluru, India. Our products are used in safety critical applications for a wide range of markets. With sectors including oil & gas, civil engineering, aerospace, transport, utilities, marine/offshore and the military – there’s no room for error. That’s why we do everything with the utmost care and precision. We design and manufacture to the highest specifications and test to destruction. If our products don’t meet and exceed the most stringent national and international standards, they’re not good enough for our customers. At Slingco, our goal is to create innovative high-quality products that our customers can depend on, whilst providing a positive experience for our customers and our employees. Every aspect of our work, culture and commitment to innovation is driven by our core values. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: $60,000 competitive base salary Comprehensive health and retirement benefits Paid time off (PTO) #J-18808-Ljbffr