Accounts Receivable Specialist - Retail sector - Immediate start

My client a luxury retail group with their head office located in Mayfair, Central London are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance team for a period of 9 months. (possibility of becoming a permanent role)

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and detail-oriented, hands-on Accounts Receivable Specialist. You will be a pivotal figure in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the accounts, with a dual focus on operational excellence and strategic change management. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on team-player who can seamlessly assist with the current, manual AR processes whilst also getting involved with a crucial migration to a new finance system.

Daily Operations & Reconciliation

• Perform the daily reconciliation of all payments received against our in-house sales order system for all locations.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve any discrepancies or errors in the reconciliation process in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all reconciled cash figures are accurate and ready for the calculation of sales consultant bonuses and commissions.
• Bank reconciliations

Support & Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for all 40 sites, providing expert support and clear communication on a wide range of queries.
• Respond to and resolve queries related to client payments, PDQ machines, and bonus/commission calculations.
• Manage all invoicing and payment queries, including those from suppliers.

System Implementation & Process Improvement

• Assist the Accounts Receivable function through the transition to our new Sage system
• Work closely with the wider finance and project teams to ensure a seamless migration with minimal disruption.
• Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies within the existing manual systems to improve accuracy and reduce errors in the interim.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in Accounts Receivable role, ideally within a multi-site retail or similar environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong background in manual reconciliation.
• Demonstrable experience in involvement with system implementations and helping a team through periods of change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with all teams.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and the ability to work independently.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organised and meticulous.
• Team player, willing to cover all work for team members
• Patient and a natural problem-solver who enjoys getting to the root of an issue.
• Confident and clear communicator who can translate complex financial processes into simple terms.

My client is looking to move quickly. If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to explore, please apply today for immediate consideration.