Parcelhero Group, founded in 2003, is a leading UK parcel delivery price comparison site, attracting over 5 million visitors annually. As a dynamic and forward-thinking technology company, with over 130 remote employees worldwide, we are on a strong growth trajectory.
Driven by our commitment to innovative solutions and exceptional customer care, we offer excellent career growth opportunities, particularly as we continue to expand rapidly. We are now launching our new product, Parcelhero Pro, for DTC e-commerce merchants across the UK and the USA. This cutting-edge platform will empower retailers to streamline their shipping and fulfilment operations.
Our remote-first culture is collaborative and innovative, where every voice is heard, and we encourage initiative, adaptability, and ownership. If you're a dynamic and ambitious individual seeking a forward-thinking team, Parcelhero is the ideal fit.
Our Core Values: Committed to Quality | Create Amazing Experiences | Putting People First | Welcome Feedback | Inform, Educate, Innovate | Work Hard, Play Hard
Job description
We are looking for a Senior Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist to take ownership of day-to-day transactional finance operations across the business. This is a senior hands-on role, suited to someone who has spent years working in busy finance functions and is confident operating with minimal supervision. You will be responsible for ensuring the accurate processing of supplier invoices, customer billing, reconciliations, and cash allocation, while maintaining tight financial controls and supporting month-end and audit processes. Given the scale and complexity of ParcelHero’s operations, attention to detail, resilience, and commercial awareness are essential.
Accounts Payable – Responsibilities
- Process high-volume supplier invoices end to end, including validation, coding, approval, and posting
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly
- Manage supplier queries and maintain strong working relationships
- Prepare and process regular payment runs
- Ensure correct VAT treatment on all purchase invoices
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase ledger records
- Monitor aged creditors and manage outstanding items
- Support month-end close with AP-related accruals and reviews
Accounts Receivable – Responsibilities
- Allocate customer payments accurately and promptly
- Create and process Direct Debit payments.
- Maintain clean and accurate sales ledger accounts
- Proactively chase overdue balances and manage credit control
- Resolve customer billing queries and payment disputes
- Monitor customer credit limits and escalate risk where appropriate
- Support reduction of debtor days and improvement of cash flow
- Assist with AR reporting and month-end activities
Reconciliations & Controls
- Perform regular bank reconciliations
- Reconcile payment providers and control accounts
- Perform and resolve inter-company reconciliations across multiple legal entities
- Investigate and resolve ledger discrepancies
- Maintain strong financial controls and audit trails
- Support internal and external audit requests
Systems & Process Improvement
- Use accounting systems confidently to manage AP and AR workflows
- Work accurately with spreadsheets to support reconciliations and reporting
- Identify inefficiencies and suggest process improvements
- Support finance system upgrades and automation initiatives
Key Skills & Competencies
- 7+ years’ experience in accounts payable and receivable roles
- Strong hands-on experience in both AP and AR functions
- Proven experience performing inter-company reconciliations
- Experience working in multi-entity or group company structures
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong reconciliation skills across bank, control, and inter-company accounts
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Confident problem-solving and analytical ability
Nice-to-Have Skills & Experience
- Experience in logistics, e-commerce, SaaS, or high-transaction businesses
- AAT Level 3 or 4 qualification
- Experience with cloud-based accounting systems such as Xero, NetSuite, or Sage
- Strong Excel skills including lookups and pivots
- Experience supporting month-end close and audit processes
- Exposure to finance system implementations or automation projects
- Reports to the Head of Operations or Finance
- Working hours: 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (GMT)
Work at Parcelhero: Perks That Pack a Punch!
- Fully remote: Lose the commute and enjoy a better work live balance.
- Annual leave: Generous holiday entitlement, giving you the time you need to rest and recharge.
- Paid Holidays: Enjoy paid leave on all public holidays.
- Merit Reviews: Get rewarded for your hard work and dedication with regular performance and salary reviews.
- Inclusive Culture: Be yourself and thrive in our casual and upbeat environment.
- Save on tax: You are paid as a contractor, and responsible for your own tax - many countries offer favourable tax regimes for contractors.
Parcelhero is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
