Interim Accounts Receivable

The Regional Municipality of Durham; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking an experienced Interim Accounts Receivable Specialist for a 3-month contract. The ideal candidate should possess strong accounts receivable skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Key responsibilities include managing AR processes, monitoring customer accounts, and providing updates on debtor status. This role offers a competitive daily rate within IR35, requiring five days of on-site work each week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts receivable and credit control.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounts receivable processes.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Prepare AR reports and support month-end closing activities.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Credit Control

Excel

Communication

Attention to Detail

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Sage

NetSuite

Job description

Morgan McKinley are seeking an experienced Interim Accounts Receivable Specialist to support the finance team during a period of transition or increased workload. The ideal candidate will have strong AR and credit control experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

This role is a 3 month contract, paying between £140 - £180 a day inside IR35 and will be five days a week in their offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end accounts receivable processes, including issuing invoices and credit notes
• Monitor customer accounts and ensure timely collections
• Chase outstanding payments via phone and email, maintaining professional relationships with clients
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve any billing discrepancies
• Allocate payments accurately in the accounting system
• Prepare AR reports and provide regular updates on debtor status to management
• Support month-end closing activities related to AR
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve customer queries and improve invoicing processes
  Key Requirements:
• Proven experience in accounts receivable and credit control
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Sage, NetSuite)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, organised, and detail-oriented
• Ability to hit the ground running and work with minimal supervision