Accounts Receivable Analyst in England

About the role

Our client, a respected performing arts organisation, is seeking a detail‑driven Accounts Receivable Specialist to support their Finance Team on a fixed‑term basis. This role plays a key part in managing day‑to‑day income processes, ensuring financial records are accurate, reconciled, and delivered to a high standard. The post‑holder will work closely with internal departments and external partners, providing clear, timely financial information and maintaining strong control over billing, collections, and cashflow activities.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in sales ledger management, excellent organisational skills, and the confidence to communicate financial information to a wide range of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and issue accurate sales invoices in line with departmental information and agreed timelines, ensuring appropriate supporting documentation is in place.
• Maintain high‑quality VAT‑compliant invoicing and ensure correct VAT treatment within the general ledger.
• Manage direct debit processes for multiple income streams, including set‑ups, amendments, and monthly collections.
• Oversee debtor management activities, including issuing statements, monitoring outstanding balances, and supporting credit control to minimise aged debt.
• Prepare monthly aged debtor reports and work with senior finance colleagues to review and resolve outstanding issues, escalating to external collection partners where necessary.
• Act as a key point of contact resolving payment queries.
• Support the assessment of income and grant‑related financial reviews.
• Process bursary and hardship payments, ensuring all claims are supported by appropriate documentation.
• Post daily banking transactions, reconcile receipts to invoices, and monitor bank activity to identify and allocate incoming funds.
• Track and report cashflow movements, providing weekly updates to senior finance staff and contributing to income‑related discussions with relevant teams.
• Complete month‑end reconciliations, including sales ledger control accounts, bank reconciliations, and other income‑related schedules.
• Prepare and post journals for accruals, deferrals, and prepayments relating to income.

Person Specification

• 2 years experience in an Accounts Receivable position.
• AAT Level 4 (or equivalent) or other relevant professional qualifications.
• Experience working in a B2C environment with responsibility for customer‑facing financial processes.
• Solid understanding of sales ledger management and basic accounting principles, including journals and debit/credit analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating effectively with colleagues across non‑finance and creative functions.
• Advanced Excel capability and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and mail merge.

We're committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible to all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups within the accountancy profession. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know.