Accounts Receivable Analyst

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our Finance team at Focusrite plc, based in High Wycombe. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the sales ledger, cash allocation, customer account maintenance, and month-end support. The role involves working closely with the Accounts Receivable Supervisor and wider Finance team to ensure customer accounts are accurate and finance processes are completed on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Post and allocate customer receipts accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with daily and weekly bank reconciliations relating to customer payments.
• Maintain customer account records and help keep the sales ledger clean and up to date.
• Send customer statements, copy invoices, and payment reminders where required.
• Support the Accounts Receivable Supervisor with aged debt follow-up and cash collection activity.
• Investigate customer account queries and liaise with internal teams to resolve billing or payment issues.
• Assist with e-commerce and payment platform reconciliations, including fees, refunds, and chargebacks.
• Support month-end routines by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting evidence.
• Maintain clear documentation and filing to support audit readiness and internal controls.
• Follow agreed finance processes and escalate issues promptly when support is needed.

Benefits:

• Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 pa
• Excellent benefits package

Requirements:

• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with customers and internal teams.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and general Microsoft Office tools.
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage daily tasks within agreed deadlines.
• Willingness to learn finance systems, reconciliations, credit control, and month-end processes.
• Suitable for a recent graduate or early-career candidate looking to develop in finance.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience using NetSuite or another ERP/accounting system.
• Experience using Excel for reconciliations, lookups, formulas, or pivot tables.
• Exposure to payment or e-commerce platforms such as Adyen, PayPal, Reverb, eBay, Recurly, or similar.
• Understanding of customer collections, aged debt, cash allocation, or bank reconciliations.
• Experience in a product, distribution, e-commerce, or international trading environment.