{"id":1162599,"url":"https://alion.io/job/sanden-accounts-receivable-clerk","title":"Accounts Receivable Clerk","company":{"id":7113,"name":"Sanden","domain":"sanden.eu","url":"https://alion.io/company/sanden","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SmartRecruiters","truth_index":null},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Basingstoke, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":39000,"max_usd":105000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":219},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Excel","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T07:20:10Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T18:04:57Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Sanden is a major player in the manufacturing of automotive compressors. It was originally founded in 1943 by Kaihei Ushikubo under the name of Sankyo Electric Company and initially manufactured bicycle lamps. After the war, the company then entered the home electric appliance market and began producing refrigeration machines, initially for business use. This became a major turning point in the history of Sanden. In 1970, Sanden began producing air conditioning compressors for passenger cars. It has been pioneering the Scroll-type automotive compressor.\nWith an established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence backed by strong support from Hisense, Sanden is transforming the future of mobility to create a safer, greener, and better-connected world. With almost 5,600 employees worldwide, a footprint including 46 global offices and R&D centres across Asia, the Americas and Europe, the company has become a tier one supplier to major OEMs worldwide.\n Sanden International (Europe) GmbH is looking for a full-time Accounts Receivable Clerk based in Basingstoke, UK. Reporting to the Finance team, you will play an important role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts receivable activities, supporting healthy cash flow and maintaining strong customer account management across our European operations.\nEssential responsibilities (including but not limited to):\nDaily posting and allocation of incoming customer payments and miscellaneous cash in SAP\nInvestigation and resolution of unapplied cash, short payments, deductions, and payment discrepancies\nProcessing of credit notes, debit notes, write-offs, and account adjustments\nCooperation with Treasury regarding bank statements and cash receipts\nSupport with customer account reconciliations and monitoring of overdue balances\nSupport collection activities and follow-up on outstanding receivables\nOther responsibilities:\nSupport month-end closing activities related to Accounts Receivable\nSupport maintenance of customer master data and account records\nSupport raising Miscellaneous/Recharge invoices\nPrepare and maintain AR reports and documentation for internal stakeholders\nCollaborate with Sales, Customer Service and other departments to resolve customer account issues\nEnsure compliance with company policies, financial controls and applicable accounting standards\nSupport finance process improvement and standardisation initiatives\nAssist with internal and external audit requirements by providing relevant documentation\n Required experience and education:\nDemonstrated experience in Accounts Receivable, Finance Administration, Credit Control or a similar accounting role\nA-Level, NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field\nYour Must Haves:\nPractical experience in Accounts Receivable processes, including invoicing and payment allocation\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy\nGood understanding of accounting principles and financial transactions\nAbility to perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies independently\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications\nExperience using ERP systems such as SAP or similar enterprise finance systems\nStrong numerical and analytical skills\nEffective written and verbal communication skills in English\nAbility to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines\nReliable, diligent and highly accountable approach to work\nYour Nice-to-Haves:\nAAT qualification or part qualification\nExperience with SAP, Esker or similar finance automation tools\nExposure to IFRS or multinational accounting environments\nExperience supporting audits and financial compliance activities\nExperience within the automotive, industrial manufacturing or Tier 1 supplier environment\n You can expect:\nAnnual Performance-based Bonus\nPension Payment Plan\n25 days of vacation per year\nIncome Protection\nLife Insurance\nMental Health support and virtual wellbeing (Canada Life)\nFlex-time policy\nOccupational Sick Pay\nGroup Pension Scheme\nLevel 1 Cash Plan (HealthShield)\nVoluntary benefits and a basket of flexible benefits will be available from an annual pot after the first full working month.\nYou will be required to work at the job location for at least 3 days per week.\nNo travel requirements for this role.\nPlease note that candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK at the start of employment.\nWe are looking forward to reviewing your application!","description_format":"text","description_chars":4518,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Life insurance"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United Kingdom","iso":"GB","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Health Care","Elderly Care"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-24T00:36:56Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":13,"reasons":["conf:4","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/sanden-accounts-receivable-clerk","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/sanden-accounts-receivable-clerk.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T18:09:43Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}