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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

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