Finance – Taiko – Finance Contract: Full Time Salary: £40,000-£45,000 Contracted Hours: 40 Established in 1997 as the first manufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko has evolved into the most innovative manufacturer of Sushi, Food To Go, Prepared Meals, and Snacking products in the UK, supplying Waitrose, Tesco, and Sainsbury's. Over the past 25 years Taiko has launched more first‑to‑market Sushi and Food to Go products than any other sushi manufacturer in the UK. Qualifications & Experience

Attributes: Proactive and organised, with a strong sense of ownership. Resilient and persistent in following up overdue balances. Practical, hands on and comfortable working in a developing function. Team oriented, with a positive and collaborative approach. Experience in an Accounts Receivable, credit control or billing role. Strong collections experience with a focus on reducing overdue debt. Experience of billing and managing customer accounts; franchise or multi‑entity environments desirable. High level of attention to detail and accuracy. Confident communicator, able to engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders. Comfortable working with finance systems and Excel.

The Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst is a newly created role responsible for supporting the build out of a robust and effective AR function across the UK business. This is a 6‑month FTC. Key Responsibilities

Collections & Credit Control

Proactively manage customer collections in line with agreed payment terms and escalation processes. Monitor aged receivables and follow up overdue balances to reduce DSO and minimise bad debt risk. Investigate and resolve customer queries, disputes, and short payments in a timely manner. Maintain clear records of collection activity and agreed payment plans.

Franchise Billing

Prepare and issue accurate and timely invoices to franchisees and grocers in line with contractual arrangements. Ensure billing is complete, supported by appropriate documentation, and correctly reflected in the AR ledger including netting and cash allocation. Work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve billing issues and discrepancies. Support month‑end billing activities and reconciliations relating to franchise income.

Airline Vouchers & Specialist AR Streams

Manage the billing, tracking and reconciliation of airline vouchers and related receivables. Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on delayed or disputed voucher settlements. Ensure clear audit trails and supporting documentation are maintained.

Reporting & Controls

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