Accounts Receivable Accountant in London Area

Job description

The Consultancy Group are working with a global Retail brand with a rich heritage and a forward-looking mindset. As our Accounts Receivable Accountant, you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of daily cash and credit control processes, while developing your expertise in an international, fast-moving business environment.

Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile daily cash receipts, ensuring all cash transactions are accurately posted and aligned with related sales or return entries.
• Monitor and manage store cash balances, coordinate cash collections, maintain floats, and investigate discrepancies.
• Oversee gift card operations for both retail and e-commerce, including reconciliations for gift cards, store credits, and customer reward programs.
• Take responsibility for designated balance sheet accounts, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliations.
• Process and reconcile monthly department store settlements covering loyalty programs and e-commerce activities.
• Provide financial support for store openings and closures, ensuring smooth transitions.
• Contribute to credit control tasks by preparing customer invoices, uploading data to client portals, and allocating incoming payments.

What we are looking for

Knowledge:

• Strong grasp of accounting fundamentals, including double-entry bookkeeping and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with revenue recognition principles and cash-handling procedures in a retail environment.

Experience:

• 1–2 years of practical experience in an accounting or finance role (ideally within the retail sector).

Education:

• AAT qualification or a degree in accounting/finance preferred (though not essential).

Systems & Tools:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, XLOOKUPs, reconciliations).
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems considered advantageous.

Benefits

• Salary of £30,000–33,000
• Clothing allowance (taxable benefit)
• 50% discount including sale items (25% in outlets)
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Extra day off for your birthday
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-10-2025

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English