Interim Accounts Receivable Officer

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in London is seeking an Interim Accounts Receivable Officer to manage day-to-day receivables for a Not For Profit organisation. You will raise invoices, process credits, reconcile customer accounts and monitor aged debt.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience in Schools/education or not-for-profit, high-volume transactions, and ability to work independently while collaborating with Finance.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger, or Credit Control.
• Experience within Schools; not-for-profit sector experience is a plus.
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience handling high-volume transactions and customer accounts.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills; able to manage difficult payment conversations professionally.
• Proficient in Excel and finance systems; NetSuite experience desirable.
• Background in charity/education/not-for-profit is advantageous.
• Studying towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA, or qualified by experience, desirable.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounts receivable process.
• Raise invoices and process credits, refunds, and adjustments.
• Allocate receipts and reconcile customer accounts.
• Monitor aged debt and follow up outstanding balances.
• Manage payment plans and debtor records.
• Perform regular sales ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end finance processes.
• Produce reports on debtor balances and collections activity.
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with internal controls.
• Collaborate with Finance and wider teams to resolve queries.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Credit control

Excel

Communication

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA study (desirable)

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

As an Interim Accounts Receivable Officer in London, you will manage day-to-day receivables work to help the Not For Profit organisation maintain clear and accurate financial records. You will work within the Accounting & Finance department, keeping account information up to date and supporting smooth financial administration.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Not For Profit sector in London.

Description

• Manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process.
• Raise invoices and process credits, refunds, and account adjustments.
• Allocate receipts and reconcile customer accounts.
• Monitor aged debt and proactively follow up outstanding balances.
• Manage payment plans and maintain accurate debtor records.
• Perform regular sales ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end finance processes.
• Produce reports on debtor balances and collection activity.
• Ensure financial records are maintained accurately and in line with internal controls.
• Work collaboratively across Finance and wider business teams to resolve account queries.

Profile

• Previous experience within Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger, or Credit Control.
• Experience within Schools
• Strong reconciliation and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience handling high‑volume transactions and customer accounts.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to manage difficult payment conversations professionally.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems.
• Experience with Net‑Suite is highly desirable.
• Background within the charity, education, or not‑for‑profit sector would be advantageous.
• Studying towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA, or qualified by experience, is desirable.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

Job Offer

• Interim Accounts Receivable Officer assignment.
• London-based role.

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