Accounts Receivable Administrator, Darktrace
6 Month Fixed-Term Contract
2 days a week in office
AI cybersecurity solutions
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AI cybersecurity solutions
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
2 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To free the world from cyber disruption.
Role
Who you are
- We’re looking for someone who is proactive and solution‑focused, with an analytical mindset and a strong commitment to continuous improvement
- You’ll be reliable, accurate, and diligent in your record‑keeping, with a professional, collaborative approach to team working
- Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or finance administration
- Strong understanding of AR processes, financial controls, and audit requirements
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Proficiency in finance/ERP systems and Excel
- Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines effectively
What the job involves
- We are looking for a detail‑driven Accounts Receivable (AR) Administrator to join our Finance team on a 6‑month Fixed Term Contract, working hybrid from our Cambridge office (2 days per week)
- In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining a clean and accurate ledger by supporting audit preparation, reducing aged debt, and ensuring full adherence to internal processes and financial controls. Your contribution will directly support strong financial governance and efficient customer account management
- Identify long‑outstanding or complex accounts and collaborate with internal teams to resolve queries or disputes
- Support the development of aged debt reduction plans and provide regular progress updates
- Prepare documentation, reports, and evidence required for internal and external audits
- Ensure AR processes are followed accurately, including approval workflows, invoice posting, cash allocation, and document retention
- Identify gaps or inconsistencies in processes and escalate recurring issues to management
- Contribute to the implementation of improved controls and updated standard operating procedures
Our take
With the rise of sophisticated cyberattacks, the need for cutting-edge defence mechanisms has never been more critical. Darktrace addresses this challenge by leveraging AI-enabled threat detection technology, enabling organisations to swiftly identify and respond to abnormal network activity.
By utilising machine learning algorithms, Darktrace allows businesses to combat a wide range of cyber threats, from data breaches to insider attacks. This safeguards their digital assets and helps them maintaining operational resilience.
The company's recent acquisition by private equity giant Thoma Bravo marks a significant milestone in its journey. The acquisition provides Darktrace with access to a strong financial partner and deep software sector expertise, positioning it to further enhance its capabilities as a leading AI cybersecurity business.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Sep 2018
$50m
SERIES E
Jul 2017
$75m
SERIES D
Total funding: $230.5m
Company benefits
- 23 days paid holiday plus UK bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after two years’ service
- Additional birthday day off
- Salary Sacrifice pension scheme with 4% employer contribution and minimum 5% employee contribution
- Optional BUPA private medical insurance for you and your immediate family
- Life assurance with a benefit of 4x your annual basic salary
- Employee Assistance Programme offering both on-line and telephone support and resources to you and your family
- Cycle to work scheme
- Active social and charity initiatives including our matched charitable giving scheme and employee recognition scheme
Company HQ
Cambridge, UK
Leadership
Jack Stockdale
(CTO)Co-founded Darktrace in 2013 and has served as the CTO since.
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