Accounts Receivable Clerk

Randstad Finance; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an Accounts Receivables Clerk based in Croydon. This position offers hybrid working and a competitive day rate between £120 and £140 PAYE. Responsibilities include income management, credit control, and cash allocation. Candidates should have experience in finance roles and proficiency with finance systems, especially Excel. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a multi-academy trust environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable or similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of invoicing and credit control.
• Ability to manage high transaction volumes.

Responsibilities

• Manage income and invoicing.
• Oversee credit control and debt management.
• Handle cash allocation and reconciliations.

Skills

Experience in accounts receivable / sales ledger

Understanding of invoicing

Credit control

Cash allocation

High level of accuracy

Finance systems proficiency

Tools

Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables)

Job description

Accounts Receivables Clerk

We are partnering with a multi-academy trust in their search for an Accounts Receivables Clerk. This role is based in Croydon and will run for 6 months, offering hybrid working and a day rate between £120 per day to £140 per day PAYE for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Income & invoicing
• Credit control & debt management
• Cash allocation & reconciliations
• Systems & data management

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable / sales ledger or similar finance role
• Strong understanding of invoicing, cash allocation, and credit control
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident working with finance systems and Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables desirable)
• Ability to manage high transaction volumes across multiple entities
• Experience within a Multi-Academy Trust, school, or public sector environment
• Knowledge of ESFA funding streams and academy income types

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.