Interim Accounts Receivable Assistant

The Company

Our client is a well-established and growing organisation seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join their finance team on a temporary basis. This role will support the day-to-day accounts receivable function, ensuring accurate processing of customer transactions, timely collections, and maintenance of financial records.

Key responsibilities:

• Raising and issuing customer invoices accurately and on time.
• Allocating customer receipts and maintaining accurate debtor records.
• Chasing outstanding payments via email and telephone.
• Investigating and resolving account queries and disputed invoices.
• Performing regular account reconciliations.
• Supporting month-end processes relating to sales ledger activities.
• Producing aged debt reports and assisting with credit control activities.
• Liaising with internal departments to ensure billing information is accurate and complete.
• Maintaining strong financial controls and adhering to company procedures.
• Assisting with process improvements and identifying opportunities to increase efficiency within the accounts receivable function.
• Utilising finance systems and AI-enabled tools where appropriate to streamline routine administrative tasks.

The Successful Candidate:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger, Credit Control, or Finance Assistant role.
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Experience reconciling customer accounts and resolving payment queries.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Confidence working with technology and adopting new tools to improve productivity.

Desirable

• Experience within a multi-site or multi-entity environment.
• Exposure to high-volume transaction processing.
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems.
• Previous experience in property, housing, hospitality, healthcare, or service-led businesses.

What's on Offer?

Temporary contract opportunity for 3-5 months Immediate start desired. Hybrid working arrangement, one day bi-weekly in West London Office. Supportive finance team environment Salary: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience - circa. £180/day