AddressJOB TITLE – EMEA Accounts Receivable Administrator
DEPARTMENT – Finance, CooperSurgical
LOCATION – Brunel Way, Fareham
WORKING HOURS – Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours per week (hybrid working with 2-3 days in the office)
A brighter future awaits you
At CooperVision, we create brighter futures for our customers and employees alike, striving to make a difference and go further.
You’ll be welcomed into a growing global business with a presence in over 40 countries. This establishes an incredible opportunity for you to get involved in international collaborations across Europe, as well as the chance to report into experienced industry leaders, furthering your expertise and creating a positive impact on both our business and your career.
What is important to us
Recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of employees is core to our success. It helps bring different perspectives, diverse conversations, and new ideas to the table, all of which are incredibly valuable.
At CooperVision we celebrate, not only our company success, but we celebrate who we all are individually, and we embrace diversity. We support and we encourage you to bring your full self and not just part of you. We are committed to each individual and we look forward to a Brighter Future together.
What will you be doing:
You’ll be part of a Shared Service Centre which directly supports eleven CooperSurgical legal entities, in which you’ll report to our Accounts Receivable Supervisor and be one of a team of 3.
Essential Functions & Accountabilities:
- Monitoring assigned customer accounts for slow payment or potential overdue debt in accordance with agreed or contractual payment terms and CooperSurgical Cash Management Principles. Follow up as appropriate via telephone, email or letter to ensure payment is either forthcoming or received.
- Posting into the ERP system (Navision) payments received and allocating against the relevant invoices and / or credit notes daily to ensure that reported account balances are accurate, correctly aged (according to agreed or contractual payment terms) and fairly stated.
- Responding to and satisfactorily resolving external (Customer) and internal (Customer Services, Commercial / Sales etc.) queries relating but not limited to account balances, overdue debt and copies of invoices or credit notes.
- Generating and distributing customer statements monthly or as requested and the appropriate Dunning letters in respect of overdue debt.
- Assisting the Accounts Receivable Supervisor in ensuring that period end close requirements are completed accurately and in accordance with the agreed close timelines. This will include but is not limited to, providing relevant information for the calculation of appropriate provisions for potential bad debts and the completion of Balance Sheet reconciliations.
- Ensuring that all company policies and procedures are adhered to including but not limited to, Approval Matrix, TCC and / or CooperSurgical accounting or operational policies.
- As business needs dictate, work extended hours to complete daily department goals or tasks and perform any other duties as requested by the Accounts Receivable Supervisor
- Contribute as necessary towards the continuous improvement of existing Accounts Receivable processes, structures, and systems.
- Support where necessary the implementation of enabling technologies, e.g. automation and workflow approval, initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with CHQ and / or CooperCompanies accounting policies.
- Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and the established internal control framework. Assist with Internal and External (currently KMPG) audit requirements.
What skills and experience should you have?
We’re looking for someone who has worked within an administrative position within a financial or accounts environment, have a strong understanding of accounting principles, be familiar with invoicing, credit and collections, payment applications, cash posting and customer account management.
You’ll be able to operate in a dynamic and changing environment, manage multiple deadlines, display a high level of professionalism and organisational skills, maintain confidentiality as necessary and have strong verbal and written communication skills whilst supporting the principles of a Shared Service Centre by understanding the needs of the customer, constantly aiming to exceed customer expectations as well as adopting a continuous improvement approach.
You’ll have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, great attention to details and be an excellent communicator.
CooperVision values
Our four values define and underpin our unique culture; we are dedicated , we are inventive , we are friendly , and we are partners . Becoming part of the CooperVision family means joining a friendly team that’s open, flexible, and respectful of each other’s differences, working together to achieve something great!
What we offer
You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!
If you like what you see, take the first step towards your brighter future and apply today. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.
CooperSurgical is a market leader in the development, production, and marketing of medical devices used to advance women’s health care and minimally invasive surgery. It is an exciting, ever-evolving, and significant market that touches all our lives.
We are a company on the move, and our employees are dedicated to keeping the momentum going. Our team cares enough to want to make a difference – for the communities in which we live and work and in the well-being of women.
We offer competitive compensation and a complete benefits package to all full-time employees. Explore our current job openings. Your interest in our company will be treated with respect and kept confidential. One of our human resource professionals will personally review your resume and experience with our mutual needs in mind.
CooperSurgical is a market leader in the development, production, and marketing of medical devices used to advance women’s health care and minimally invasive surgery. It is an exciting, ever-evolving, and significant market that touches all our lives.
We are a company on the move, and our employees are dedicated to keeping the momentum going. Our team cares enough to want to make a difference – for the communities in which we live and work and in the well-being of women.
We offer competitive compensation and a complete benefits package to all full-time employees. Explore our current job openings. Your interest in our company will be treated with respect and kept confidential. One of our human resource professionals will personally review your resume and experience with our mutual needs in mind.
