Accounts Receivable Officer

About Us

ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience.

With offices in over 70 countries, we are represented in all major regions within both mature and emerging markets.

Our iconic brands, such as Lockwood, Abloy, Whitco and Yale, are driven by innovation and have been recognised with ASSA ABLOY’s inclusion in Forbes’ Top 100 most innovative companies list, on four separate occasions.

About The Role

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced and proactive accounts professional to join our team in Cheltenham.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accounts Receivable Officer will be responsible for supporting the business with a broad range of tasks including:

• Process daily banking receipts, project invoicing, and progress claims.
• Manage debtor queries.
• Communicate with sales and project teams on customer accounts.
• Process customer credit applications.
• Making outbound collection calls.
• Keeping accurate notes and updating the system.
• GL and clearing account reconciliations.
• Assisting the finance team with the preparation of end-of-year & month-end accounts.

About You

We are seeking someone who has strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to work well with systems and procedures. To be successful in this role, you will have the following:

• 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience in the manufacturing industry is advantageous.
• Demonstrated collections experience.
• Experience in using business systems (AX would be highly beneficial)
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Flexibility and open-mindedness to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively by telephone, email, and in person, at all levels.
• Well-developed computer skills, including proficiency in the MS Office Suite.

Please note – this position is required to work onsite.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 50,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.