2 Month FTC AR Specialist/Clerk Role In The Heart of London – Potential To Go Perm Your new company You will be working for the retail side of a luxurious art gallery with 30 locations across the UK. This role sits within the finance department and supports the smooth running of our accounts receivable function. My client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their finance team on a short-term basis, with the potential to transition into a permanent role. The primary focus of this position is reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial records from the sales team. Contract Type: 2-Month FTC (with scope to go permanent)Location: London (Arts Retail Sector) Working Hours: Full-time in the office (no hybrid), Monday to Friday Salary: £35,000-£40,000 Start Date: Immediate Your new role Perform daily and weekly account reconciliations for AR sub-ledgers and balance sheet accounts – Reconcilations with the sales team to check if the figures from sales match invoices. Process and post customer invoices, credit memos, and adjustments Apply incoming payments to customer accounts and open invoices Investigate and resolve unapplied cash and billing discrepancies Generate and send customer statements and aging reports Support month-end close activities including AR schedules and journal entries Maintain accurate customer master data and financial records Liaise with internal departments and customers to resolve queries What you'll need to succeed Intermediate Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables is a must Proven experience in accounts receivable or similar finance role Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Familiarity with accounting software: Sage Intact or Sage Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines Retail experience is a must AAT is a must What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 4730878