Accounts Receivable Assistant

Why Badger Meter?

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource. For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.

We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world’s most precious resource.

What You Will Contribute:

The Accounts Receivable Assistant plays a key role in supporting the company’s financial operations by accurately processing incoming payments, maintaining up-to-date customer account records, and delivering exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders. This position is responsible for timely invoicing, resolving customer inquiries, tracking payment activity, and ensuring the integrity of financial data through diligent recordkeeping.

Job Duties:

• Prepare and send Proformas/invoices to customers by generating accurate billing documents and ensuring timely delivery to facilitate prompt payments.
• Reconcile accounts receivable records by reviewing and matching transactions to maintain accurate financial data and resolve discrepancies.
• Set up new customers in the ERP system by entering complete and verified customer information to enable smooth transaction processing.
• Managing Customer Credit Facility through Credit Checks and applications ensuring Credits Terms are adhered too and reviewed regularly.
• Review Credit Hold flags and overdue reports daily to identify and address payment delays and ensure uninterrupted order fulfillment.
• Update aged receivables notes reports with Customers with Payments dates and queries/ disputes inc taking Credit Card payments.
• Create credit notes to adjust customer accounts for returns, overpayments, or billing errors in accordance with company policy.
• Liaise with internal departments daily such as Sales, Stores, and International RSMs to coordinate customer account activities and resolve issues efficiently.
• Follow up with customers on outstanding payments and maintain updated records of customer accounts.
• Match off unapplied prepayments by identifying and allocating payments to the correct invoices to maintain clean ledger records.
• Post bank transactions accurately into the financial system to reflect real-time cash movements and support reconciliation efforts.
• Complete month end tasks including verifying and reporting intercompany balances, posting payments, reconciliation of the bank accounts.
• Assist with monthly closing procedures and provide support to the finance team as needed.
• Apply credit control procedures to monitor and reduce overdue debts, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Complete monthly reporting.
• Attend meetings when required to collaborate with team members and contribute to departmental goals and initiatives.
• Adhere to health and safety processes.
  
  

Education and Experience:

• AAT level 2 or above or working towards.
• 3+ years of experience in accounts receivable or related field desired
  
  

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel).
• Experience with accounts software (LX, Salesforce).
• Experience in Multiple Currencies transactions.
  
  

Competencies:

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
• Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.
• Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range, based on experience and qualifications.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays.
• 12 weeks of fully paid sick leave.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option.
• Company-wide bonus scheme.
• Private medical insurance, including dental and optical coverage.
• Group life insurance for added peace of mind.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, provided by Headspace.
• Hybrid working options, supporting flexibility and work-life balance.
• Participation in the Cycle to Work scheme.
• Annual health checks to support employee wellbeing.
• Company-sponsored social events are held annually.
  
  

Additional information:

• Type of Contract: Full-time
• Workplace type: On-site
• Location: Badger Meter UK Limited | Unit 1&2 Gatehead Business Park | Delph New Road | Delph | Saddleworth | England | OL3 5DE
  
  

At Badger Meter, we see diversity and inclusion in all its dimensions as a strength of our globally operating organisation. As an equal opportunity employer, we make our personnel decisions regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, religion and belief, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

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