AR Specialist/Clerk
Posted 4 hours 49 minutes ago by HAYS
Your new company
You will be working for the retail side of a luxurious art gallery with 30+ locations across the UK. This role sits within the finance department and supports the smooth running of our accounts receivable function. My client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their finance team on a short-term basis, with the potential to transition into a permanent role. The primary focus of this position is reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial records from the sales team.
Contract Type: 2-Month FTC (with scope to go permanent)Location: London (Arts Retail Sector)
Working Hours: Full-time in the office (no hybrid), Monday to Friday
Salary: £35,000-£40,000
Start Date: Immediate
Your new role
- Perform daily and weekly account reconciliations for AR sub-ledgers and balance sheet accounts - Reconcilations with the sales team to check if the figures from sales match invoices.
- Process and post customer invoices, credit memos, and adjustments
- Apply incoming payments to customer accounts and open invoices
- Investigate and resolve unapplied cash and billing discrepancies
- Generate and send customer statements and aging reports
- Support month-end close activities including AR schedules and journal entries
- Maintain accurate customer master data and financial records
- Liaise with internal departments and customers to resolve queries
What you'll need to succeed
- Intermediate Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables is a must
- Proven experience in accounts receivable or similar finance role
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with accounting software: Sage Intact or Sage
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Retail experience is a must
- AAT is a must
What you need to do now
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