Accounts Receivable Analyst – Audit Support

M2 Professional Recruitment Services Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join their UK-based Audit team. This role is ideal for recent graduates with a background in accounting or finance who are looking to embark on a career in financial analysis and auditing. Responsibilities include analyzing accounts receivable data, supporting audit processes, and preparing detailed reports. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing for work from home and travel within the UK and Europe.

Benefits

Excellent basic salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Graduate with a relevant degree.
• 2-3 years of experience in Invoice Finance/Asset Based Lending is beneficial.
• Ability to travel within the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Analyse accounts receivable data for trends and discrepancies.
• Request, receive, and review key financial information.
• Enter processed data into audit workbooks.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Receivable Analyst – Audit Support

Ref: W - 13702 | category: Asset Based Lending

Location: UK (London)

Posted: 2nd December 2025

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our client, an established ABL Field Examination and Valuations business in a developmental support role. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented graduate to join their UK and European based Accounts Receivable Audit team. This role is ideal for individuals with a background in accounting, finance, statistics, or a related field who are looking to start their career in financial analysis and auditing. You will work closely with experienced auditors and project managers, providing essential analytical and reporting support for companies operating invoice discounting or asset-based lending facilities, or those looking to leverage against their debtor book.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in analysing accounts receivable data to help identify trends, discrepancies, and potential issues using data provided by clients.
• Support the process of requesting, receiving, and reviewing Accounts Receivable, Sales, Testing, Accounts Payable, Banking, and other key financial information.
• Help organise and interpret data under the guidance of senior team members and in line with project requirements.
• Enter processed data into audit workbooks or prepare clean datasets for further review by the lead audit team.
• Work alongside UK and European based project team members, keeping them informed of progress and assisting with the resolution of any outstanding data issues.
• Contribute to ensuring all analysis adheres to established quality standards and procedures.
• Provide supporting observations to the audit project manager regarding company performance trends and potential risks.
• Assist with research and preparation of company and sector overviews, gathering relevant market data and compiling findings.
• Help draft and format audit reports, ensuring findings and recommendations are clearly documented and professionally presented.

Requirements:

• Graduate with a degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics, or a related discipline is ideal.
• 2-3 years of experience within Invoice Finance / Asset Based Lending beneficial
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with handling large datasets.
• Ability to interpret and present financial data effectively.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to travel abroad with travel requirements in the UK and Europe
• Interest in developing a career in auditing, financial analysis, or related fields.

This is a hybrid working role with the requirement to work from home in addition to making regular visits to a head office in London, in addition to some UK and occasional European travel.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with an excellent basic salary plus benefits package.