Job Introduction

ArrowXL are the UK’s leading provider of two-person home delivery who strive to make the world of delivery a better place, by building a business that supports the way we live today. Most of our work is taking responsibility for storing and delivering large, heavy, bulky items – the kind of work that typically needs two people to handle. Quite often these items need installing, which we do too.

ArrowXL are excited to announce that we’re now recruiting for a Transaction Processing Team Member!

Interested in the opportunity of joining the UK’s largest multi-user, two-person, home delivery and warehouse specialist?

Role Responsibility

Receivables:

• Process all receivables transactions and collect any debt owed to the business that is due or overdue for payment.
• Issue any dunning letters and legal escalations.
• Issue weekly statements to all customers.
• Prepare and process the weekly direct debit collection.
• Prepare the weekly aged debtors summary, investigating any aged debt and take corrective action.
• Review all customers credit statuses monthly and report any risks.
• Process all receivables incoming and outgoing payments.
• Working with the Commercial Finance team to resolve any billing/invoice queries.
• Support month end ledger close
• Ad hoc projects as requested by Transaction Processing Manager or Head of Finance.

Cash Management:

• Support the Transaction Processing Manager with any tasks that do not pose a risk to the business.
• Importing of bank MT940 reports (Bank Statements) from HSBC to Oracle.
• Reconciling and posting all cash transactions to ensure the bank account and the cash book match.
• Timely and accurate investigation of cash queries.
• Processing payment for Arrow XL within the banking system, when required.

Payables (cover when necessary):

• Process all payables transaction and be a key contact for all suppliers and expense claimants
• Prepare and review the weekly aged creditors summary, investigating any aged debt and take corrective action.
• Reconcile supplier statement, ensure all statements are balanced against invoice and purchase order.
• Support month end ledger close
• Support and coach any new starters.

General:

• Effective management of self and able to support others within the team.
• Measurement of own and team performance.
• Provide feedback to Transaction Processing Manager about team member performance.
• Cover for colleagues in case of absence.
• Update and maintain procedure notes.
• Regular and ad hoc reporting to the business.
• Play your part in delivering of financial controls to ensure the financial integrity of the business.
• Working with the finance team to implement new systems and updated financial changes within the business in a controlled and logical manner. Ensuring financial integrity and adherence to all deadlines throughout the change programme.

The Ideal Candidate

• The position would suit someone with experience of working in accounts receivable/ credit control, and who has previously worked in a fast-paced client-facing business. 
• The candidate will be fully responsible for the timely and accurate processing of transactional ledger entries which include receivables and cash management.  
• The candidate will also work closely with the Transaction Processing Manager and the wider finance team to support the ongoing change programme and the planned growth of the company. 
• Proven experience is an absolute pre-requisite for the successful candidate, together with an acute attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills and a confident, hardworking approach.

Package Description

In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll receive many excellent additional benefits including:

• Hybrid Working Options – opportunity to work from both the office and from the comfort of your own home
• Annual Leave – 33 days entitlement (including statutory bank holidays) which increases with service
• Enhanced Pension Plan options – Company enhanced contributions of up to a 6% match
• Private Medical Insurance – via AXA
• Life Insurance – Company funded 2x basic salary life cover from day one
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free 24/7 confidential wellbeing support
• Progression and Development Opportunities – Department specific technical training and Internal Management Development Academies
• Staff Discount at www.very.co.uk (25% discount on designer branded clothing, footwear and home accessories with 15% off furniture, leisure and electrical items)
• Discounted Gym Membership – Up to 25% discount across 3700 nationally located gyms, health clubs, leisure Centres, bootcamps and fitness studios
• Cycle to work scheme – In partnership with Evans cycles the ArrowXL C2W scheme offers great benefits and discounts
• Long service awards – We go out of our way to recognise and reward our colleague commitment with our long service awards programme
• Employee of the month – Winners receive £25 voucher, certificate and Hall of fame recognition
• CEO Award of the month – Winners receive £100 voucher, certificate and Hall of fame recognition
• Departmental Incentives – Year-round departmental competitions, seasonal incentives and fantastic gifts
• Retail Discounts – Huge discount savings in supermarkets (Asda, Tesco, Morrison’s and Sainsburys), Fashion discounts with (Adidas, Asos, H&M, Boohoo, JD and Matalan) and Technology discounts with (Apple, Argos, Currys/PC World and John Lewis), plus many more savings

About the Company

Our culture thrives on Six core values that form who we are, these are:

Innovative I Safe I Respectful I Excellent I Responsible I One Team

ArrowXL