**Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security** _At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world._ The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining the organization’s accounts receivable process across the UK, ensuring timely collection of payments, accurate record-keeping, and excellent customer service. This role plays a critical part in the company’s financial operations by ensuring cash flow and resolving discrepancies with customer accounts. **Key Responsibilities:** **Invoice Management:** + Generate and distribute invoices to customers in a timely and accurate manner. + Ensure invoices comply with company policies and contractual agreements. **Payment Collection:** + Monitor accounts to identify overdue payments. + Follow up with customers via phone calls, emails, or letters to ensure timely payment. + Process payments received and update customer accounts accordingly. **Account Reconciliation:** + Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies or disputes. + Investigate and resolve billing issues or payment discrepancies. **Reporting:** + Prepare regular reports on accounts receivable status, including aging reports and outstanding balances. + Provide insights and recommendations to management regarding collections and cash flow. **Customer Service:** + Respond to customer inquiries regarding billing and payment issues. + Maintain positive relationships with customers while ensuring compliance with payment terms. **Compliance and Documentation:** + Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations. + Maintain accurate and organized records of all accounts receivable transactions. **Collaboration:** + Work closely with other departments, such as sales, customer service, and accounting, to resolve issues and improve processes. + Assist in audits by providing necessary documentation and information. **Qualifications:** + **Experience:** + Proven experience in accounts receivable or a similar role. + Familiarity with accounting software and ERP systems + **Skills:** + Strong attention to detail and accuracy. + Excellent organizational and time management skills. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills. + Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively. + **Knowledge:** + Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial regulations. **Key Competencies:** + Customer-focused attitude. + Ability to work independently and as part of a team. + High level of integrity and confidentiality. + Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret financial data. **Work Environment:** This role typically operates from the Aston site, with remote work depending on company policies. It may require interaction with customers, vendors, and internal teams. **Career Path:** An Accounts Receivable Specialist may advance to roles such as Accounts Receivable Manager, Credit Manager, or other positions within the accounting and finance department. **We Celebrate Who We Are!** Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team (Careers@Allegion.com) . © Allegion plc, 2023 | Block D, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, Co. 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