Accounts Receivable - London

Seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk for a 3-month contract within a consumer retail business based in Central London. Will play an integral role in the day-to-day running of the finance function, supporting the Operations teams within the retail brand. The primary responsibility is supporting sales invoicing for multiple legal entities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Accounts Receivable: Issue sales invoices across entities (GBP, EUR & USD), maintain clear records, and communicate with customers to ensure accurate billing.
• Credit Control: Reconcile, collect, and clear aged debtors in a timely manner; assist the operations team with invoice processing.
• Accounts Payable: Code and post invoices, process payments, reconcile supplier statements and address supplier queries.
• Banking: Maintain accurate banking records in Xero and regularly reconcile bank accounts in multiple currencies.
• Office Administration: Contribute to month end processes and office administrative tasks as required.

Requirements:

• Proven experience working in an Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable role with at least three years' experience.
• Accounting qualifications (e.g., AAT) are desirable.
• Strong attention to detail, verbal, and written communication skills, along with interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with teams.
• Self-motivated, organised, detail-oriented, and able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Xero is preferred.
• Knowledge of the retail industry, import/export of goods and working with stock is advantageous.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is essential.

To be considered for the role, candidates must be available to start the role immediately.

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