Temporary Accounts Receivable Officer – 12 months job at Southwark Full Time

Are you an experienced Accounts Receivable professional looking for a varied role within a growing organisation? Do you have strong sales ledger experience, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a high-volume workload? Are you looking for a long-term contract opportunity within a supportive finance team?

A care and support organisation is seeking a Temporary Accounts Receivable Officer to join on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering a period of maternity leave. Based in Central London, this role offers hybrid working with two days per week in the office.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the sales ledger function, ensuring income is accurately recorded, invoiced and collected while maintaining strong relationships with operational stakeholders across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the end-to-end accounts receivable process across a portfolio of services
• Raising invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring all income is correctly recorded
• Setting up, maintaining and closing customer accounts as required
• Performing regular reconciliations of sales ledger accounts and resolving discrepancies
• Processing refunds and account adjustments where necessary
• Supporting monthly and year-end close processes through accurate reporting and reconciliations
• Liaising with operational teams regarding admissions, occupancy changes and account queries
• Investigating outstanding balances and ensuring prompt resolution of debtor issues
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting continuous improvement of processes

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience within an Accounts Receivable or Sales Ledger role
• Strong understanding of end-to-end accounts receivable processes
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of financial data
• Experience working in a high-volume, transaction-focused environment
• The ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Experience using Sage 200 would be advantageous
• A mixed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable background will also be considered

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a growing organisation and play a key role in maintaining the effectiveness of its income processing and financial controls.