Accounts Assistant

Job Description:

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Assistant Manager supports the end‑to‑end Order‑to‑Cash cycle, ensuring accurate billing, timely collections, and strong cash application and reconciliation processes.

Key responsibilities

Billing & revenue assurance

• Prepare and send client invoices and monthly statements accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with contract terms, tax rules, and internal policies.

• Resolve client billing queries swiftly, coordinating with Sales/Client Service and project teams to issue credits/rebills where required.

• Maintain billing schedules and supporting documentation for audit readiness.

Credit control & collections

• Proactively chase and reduce aged debt through structured contact strategies and negotiation, escalating risks early.

• Manage dispute logs, root‑cause analysis, and remediation plans to prevent repeat issues.

Cash application, banking & GL

• Allocate bank transactions daily to customer accounts with a high degree of accuracy, clearing unapplied cash promptly.

• Perform timely month end bank reconciliations and investigate variances.

• Prepare and post journals with appropriate approvals and documentation.

Credit insurance & risk

• Oversee credit insurance management (limits, coverage requests, renewals, and claims), partnering with the broker/insurer and Commercial teams.

• Monitor customer credit limits and recommend changes based on payment trends and risk assessments.

Qualifications & experience

• Part‑qualified accountant or equivalent AR experience.

• 2+ years’ Accounts Receivable experience

• Solid grounding in invoicing, statements, collections, aged‑debt management, bank reconciliations, journal posting, and cash allocation.

• Exposure to credit insurance administration and claims advantageous.

• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations)

• Understanding of revenue/billing controls and VAT/indirect tax basics

Skills & competencies

• Results‑oriented with excellent prioritisation in a deadline‑driven environment.

• Confident communicator and negotiator with clients and senior stakeholders.

• High attention to detail; strong analytical and reconciliation skills.

• Process mindset with continuous‑improvement orientation (standardisation, automation, simplification).

• Professionalism, discretion, and customer‑service ethos.

Working pattern & flexibility

• Hybrid working (2 days in office, 3 from home)

Contract: 12 month Fixed Term

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Inclusion and Diversity 
 
At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities. 
 
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. 
 
We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected], quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience. 
 
About Dentsu 
 
Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, we use insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity. As part of Dentsu Group Inc. we are headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and our 65,000 employee-base of dedicated professionals work across four regions (Japan, Americas, EMEA and APAC). Dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society. 
 
Diversity, equity, and inclusion sits at the heart of our Social Impact strategy –our fully integrated sustainability strategy which includes our ambition to build a fair and more equal society, where everyone is equipped to thrive. 

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