Bank & Receivables Officer in City of London

Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term Contract (3 months)

We are working with a leading UK housing association and social business that provides high-quality, affordable homes and supports strong communities across London, the South East, and other regions. They manage a large portfolio of properties and are committed to delivering excellent services to residents and stakeholders. We are recruiting a detail-oriented Bank & Receivables Officer to join their finance team on a short-term basis, assisting with critical reconciliation processes and contributing to accurate financial operations.

Role Overview

• Play a key role in reconciling multiple bank accounts (typically 26+), including petty cash, and minimising suspense account transactions to ensure financial accuracy.
• Support the timely reconciliation of receipts and payments, contributing to monthly bank reconciliations and assisting with Accounts Receivable processing as needed.
• Help meet team objectives and KPIs, delivering reconciliations to tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Collaborate effectively with internal colleagues (e.g., budget holders, rents, homeowners, accounts payable, and maintenance teams) and external partners, including banks.
• Operate in line with organisational values, escalating issues promptly to senior team members.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, regulatory, and governance requirements in your areas of responsibility.
• Maintain relevant records and systems, while managing associated risks.

Requirements

• 4-5 years' experience in end-to-end bank reconciliation and accounts receivable processes.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and diligence; able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Good customer service and communication skills for dealing with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Organised and able to manage your own workload effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams; experience with UNIT4 (or similar ERP/finance systems) is highly desirable.
• AAT qualification (or studying towards it) is desirable but not essential.
• No specific sector experience required, but a commitment to collaborative working and organisational values (focusing on people, responsibility, inclusion, passion, and impact).