Accounts Receivable & Inter-Office Administrator

KPMG International Cooperative; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG International Cooperative's Group Corporate Services in Birmingham is hiring for an Accounts Receivable and Inter-Office role on a 12-month FTC. You will own accounts receivable activities, ensure accurate cash allocations and maintain internal controls, working with SAP and cross‑functional stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has GCSEs including Maths and English, solid AR experience, and strong Excel, PowerPoint and SAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English.
• Accounts receivable experience, including cash allocation and reconciliation activities.
• Proven administration experience supporting a busy team and managing competing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience working with stakeholders and clients at different levels.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, together with working knowledge of SAP.
• An organised, self-motivated and flexible approach, with the ability to learn across accounts receivable, inter-office and credit management activities.
• An analytical and proactive approach to investigating issues and solving problems accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post cash receipts for the LLP and Audit Fees bank accounts, allocating funds accurately and minimising unallocated cash.
• Control and reconcile US dollar, euro and Swiss franc bank accounts, investigating differences and maintaining accurate allocations.
• Process cash payments and refunds, returned and foreign cheques, cash adjustments, small write-offs and other ad hoc receipts.
• Investigate unallocated cash on receipt and resolve or refund items within agreed service levels, working with client accounts payable teams and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain complete records and audit trails in SAP and the unallocated cash spreadsheet, supported by clear transaction documentation.
• Respond promptly to internal and external queries, issue the Daily Fees email and keep the Accounts Receivable Assistant Manager informed of progress and issues.
• Support administrative and control activities, including sub-ledger reconciliation, while meeting delegated deadlines.
• Review inter-office and settlement country accounts, coordinate with offshore colleagues, support timely payments and provide accurate guidance on payment and collection queries in line with firm policy.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Organised and self-motivated

Problem solving

Quick learner

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

Group Corporate Services provides internal business services, advice and expertise to KPMG. The Accounts Receivable and Inter-Office department sits within the wider Credit Management team in Finance, supporting the business through accurate processing, high-quality administration and excellent customer service., You will take ownership of accounts receivable and inter-office activities where care, accuracy and timely delivery are essential. The role includes maintaining internal controls, resolving differences, supporting reconciliations and providing clear information to stakeholders. This is a Grade E2, 12-month fixed term contract based in Birmingham, with two days per week in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

• Prepare and post cash receipts for the LLP and Audit Fees bank accounts, allocating funds accurately and minimising unallocated cash.
• Control and reconcile US dollar, euro and Swiss franc bank accounts, investigating differences and maintaining accurate allocations.
• Process cash payments and refunds, returned and foreign cheques, cash adjustments, small write-offs and other ad hoc receipts.
• Investigate unallocated cash on receipt and resolve or refund items within agreed service levels, working with client accounts payable teams and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain complete records and audit trails in SAP and the unallocated cash spreadsheet, supported by clear transaction documentation.
• Respond promptly to internal and external queries, issue the Daily Fees email and keep the Accounts Receivable Assistant Manager informed of progress and issues.
• Support administrative and control activities, including sub-ledger reconciliation, while meeting delegated deadlines.
• Review inter-office and settlement country accounts, coordinate with offshore colleagues, support timely payments and provide accurate guidance on payment and collection queries in line with firm policy.

Qualifications required

• Five GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English.
• Accounts receivable experience, including cash allocation and reconciliation activities.
• Proven administration experience supporting a busy team and managing competing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience working with stakeholders and clients at different levels.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, together with working knowledge of SAP.
• An organised, self-motivated and flexible approach, with the ability to learn across accounts receivable, inter-office and credit management activities.
• An analytical and proactive approach to investigating issues and solving problems accurately.

Why Corporate Services at KPMG?

Corporate Services operates as a £multi-million business within our business and, through our combined efforts, we enable the firm to serve our people, our clients and wider society. The internal expertise, advice, support and services we provide to our client-facing business are fundamental to the success of our firm. Through collaboration, agility, fresh thinking and innovation, we help our people across the firm to work in a way that's smarter and more sustainable. We're a cross-functional team, bringing together technically knowledgeable experts across a wide range of critical activities to help grow, run and protect our business. Our areas span Corporate Affairs and Marketing, Digital, Finance and Commercial, People and Resourcing, and Risk and Legal.