Accounts Receivable Administrator
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 4122 (62% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Investigo is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 4122 (Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks) · 62% match
- Possible 4129 (Financial administrative occupations not elsewhere classified) · 17% match
- Possible 4121 (Credit controllers) · 16% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4122 Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
4129 Financial administrative occupations not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
4121 Credit controllers Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Accounts Receivable Administrator
The Company
A well-established, multi-site consumer services organisation is seeking an Accounts Receivable Administrator to join its finance team. Operating within a fast-paced, high-volume environment, the business is looking for an individual who can ensure accurate billing, maintain a clean receivables ledger, and support timely month-end processes.
The Role
The Accounts Receivable Administrator will be responsible for raising invoices, processing customer billing, allocating cash, and maintaining accurate customer account records.
This opportunity is ideally suited to someone with experience in a high-volume transactional finance environment who enjoys working with large datasets and ensuring financial accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
- Raise accurate customer invoices from approved source data, ensuring agreed rates and terms are applied correctly.
- Distribute invoices through agreed channels within set billing deadlines and resolve any delivery or formatting issues.
- Process and allocate incoming customer payments, ensuring receipts are matched to outstanding invoices promptly.
- Investigate and resolve unallocated cash and account discrepancies.
- Maintain customer account records, processing approved credits, adjustments, and write-offs in line with company procedures.
- Reconcile receivables balances and support month-end close activities by ensuring accounts are accurate and fully evidenced.
- Provide invoice copies, account information, and allocation details to internal stakeholders as required.
- Respond to customer and internal queries relating to billing, payments, and account balances.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties required by the business.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger, Billing, Cash Allocation, or Credit Control support.
- Experience working in a high-volume transactional finance environment.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage recurring billing and payment cycles effectively.
- Good understanding of ledger controls, reconciliations, credits, adjustments, and write-offs.
- Experience using finance or ERP systems; knowledge of Sage or similar accounting software would be advantageous.
- Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work with and reconcile large volumes of data.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to resolve customer and stakeholder queries professionally.
- Organised, methodical, and able to prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines.
Ideal Background
- Accounts Receivable
- Sales Ledger
- Billing Administration
- Revenue Administration
- Cash Allocation
- Finance Administration
- Transactional Finance
This role would suit someone looking to develop their career within a busy finance team while gaining exposure to a broad range of accounts receivable activities.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Investigo, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks (SOC 4122) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~213k in sample- Middle half £27,560–39,884
- Median £31,876
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Investigo holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 4122 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.