Accounts Receivable Clerk - £30,000 - £33,000 + Study support & benefits – Wandsworth, London ( 5 Days onsite)
FryerMiles are delighted to be working with a leading restaurant group to assist with the recruitment of an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their established finance team at their Head Office in Wandsworth, London.
Reporting to the Assistant Financial Accountant, the successful candidate will play an important role within the Group Finance function, supporting the day-to-day accounts receivable activities and ensuring the accurate and timely management of customer invoices, debtors and financial reconciliations.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance experience looking to develop their career within a successful, fast-paced hospitality business.
Responsibilities include:
- Ensure customer invoices, charges and refunds are raised and processed accurately and within agreed timescales.
- Support the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, with particular focus on debtors and customer deposits.
- Prepare and maintain weekly debtor reports, providing visibility of outstanding balances and supporting effective credit control.
- Perform regular bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
- Monitor outstanding debtors, proactively following up on balances and helping to minimise aged debt.
- Assist with the preparation and coordination of financial information required for external audits.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders, including Sales, Guest Relations and restaurant teams, to resolve account queries and ensure timely payments.
- Support the wider finance team in improving reporting processes, financial controls and operational efficiencies.
- Assist with month-end activities, ensuring reconciliations and reporting deadlines are achieved.
- Provide ad hoc financial reporting and administrative support as required.
Experience & Qualifications
- Previous experience in an accounts receivable, finance or accounts-related role.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Some experience or exposure to end-of-day cashing-up procedures, either from a finance or operational perspective.
- Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and quality of work.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across the business.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A proactive and analytical approach to problem-solving, with the confidence to investigate and resolve queries.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
Accounts Receivable Clerk - £30,000 - £33,000 + Study support & benefits – Wandsworth, London ( 5 Days onsite)
