Accounts Receivable Analyst

JOB PROFILE
Job Profile Name Accounts Receivable Analyst
Job Profile Code
Business Name CFO Job Family Group
Reports To (Title) Accounts Receivable Manager
Location Glasgow (Hybrid) Business Need Car n/a
Global Grade TBC Local Grade Range 3
Job Profile Summary Description
At SGN, we rely on a meticulous financial system to drive our business forward. The accounts receivable (AR) department keeps that system running smoothly by managing cash flow and ensuring payments are received and revenue collected in a timely manner.
We are searching for a skilled financial specialist to join our AR team to help manage master data, credit and risk, billing, collections, disputes and deliver reporting on key metrics in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.

The AR team member will have a daily ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time and on good terms with our valued partners.
Principal Accountabilities
The key responsibilities of

the role

are:
Run:
Maintaining customer, price, product and tax master data and workflows
Analysing customer profitability and costs
Investigate and resolve queries from customers and other stakeholders
Maintaining credit policies, establishing and monitoring credit limits and analysing credit risk
Allocating, releasing, tracking, forecasting, changing and cancelling orders
Handling self-billing, tax liabilities, revenue assurance and related reporting
Performing reconciliations and settlements
Setting collection targets, analysing AR ageing, executing collections, negotiating settlements and initiating legal action
Validating deductions, issuing credit memos, performing appeasements and developing action plans
Performing revenue accounting, processing bad debt, closing AR sub-ledger and reconciling indirect tax
Generating and analysing financial reports
People Management Responsibility
(direct / indirect reports)
Direct Reports
0 Number of people managed in total:
Matrix Manager (cross-functional/dotted line)
Manager of a team
Teams Manager (manager of multiple teams)
Supervisor
Key Relationships
Internal (excluding direct team and manager) External
BSC Team Leads and Teams
Finance, Legal and Operational Colleagues
COE – Core Finance (e.g.

Finance Business Partners)
COE – Procurement & Supply Chain Team Auditors
3rd party outsourcing provider for transactional Finance activities
Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential Desirable
Proven experience in accounts receivable or a similar finance role
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills Experience with ERP systems
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex tasks
Version Control and Approval
Version Date Author Reviewer Approver
1 [15/11/2024] MJ