Interim Accounts Receivable Specialist

Are you an experienced Accounts Receivable professional looking for your next interim opportunity? Do you enjoy taking ownership of cash, income and sales ledger processes? Are you looking to join a charity where you can make an immediate impact within a collaborative finance team?

A charity is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its finance team on an initial 6-month contract. Based in Central London with a hybrid working pattern, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to support the efficient management of the organisation's income and cash processes.

Charity sector experience is highly desirable.

The key responsibilities of the Accounts Receivable Specialist are:

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• Managing the sales ledger, ensuring invoices are raised accurately and income is recorded promptly.
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• Taking ownership of the cashbook, ensuring all receipts and payments are processed accurately.
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• Performing daily and monthly bank and cash reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
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• Allocating incoming payments and ensuring customer accounts are maintained accurately.
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• Monitoring outstanding debtors, following up overdue balances and supporting effective credit control.
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• Supporting the month-end process through the preparation of reconciliations and reporting.
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• Liaising with internal stakeholders to resolve income-related queries and ensure accurate financial records.
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• Identifying opportunities to improve accounts receivable processes and strengthen financial controls.
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The successful candidate will have:

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• Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger or Cashier role.
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• Strong experience managing cashbooks, bank reconciliations and sales ledger activities.
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• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a high-volume workload accurately.
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• Strong communication skills with the confidence to build relationships across finance and the wider organisation.
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• Good Excel skills and experience using finance systems.
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• Charity sector experience is highly desirable.
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• The ability to hit the ground running and work effectively within a busy finance team.
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected charity on an initial 6-month contract, offering hybrid working and the chance to make a valuable contribution to a busy and supportive finance function.