Accounts Receivable Assistant

Accounts Receivable Officer – Band 5 (EO Grade)

Location: Remote (offices in Leeds and London)

Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) – 6 months

Grade: Executive Officer (EO) / Band 5

Pay: £17.85 per hour

Hours: [Full-time / 37.5 hours per week]

About the opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Officer to join a Civil Service finance team on an exciting 6-month fixed-term contract .

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional or someone looking to develop their career within a public sector environment. You will support the effective management of accounts receivable activities, ensuring payments are accurately recorded, outstanding debts are monitored, and financial records are maintained to a high standard.

Key responsibilities

As an Accounts Receivable Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Processing and allocating incoming payments accurately and efficiently.
• Raising invoices and ensuring accounts receivable records are maintained accurately.
• Monitoring outstanding debts and taking appropriate action to recover overdue payments.
• Investigating and resolving payment discrepancies and account queries.
• Reconciliation of accounts and financial records.
• Responding to queries from internal teams, customers and other stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate records in accordance with Civil Service financial procedures and policies.
• Supporting wider finance activities and contributing to the smooth running of the team.
• Identifying and escalating any financial discrepancies or issues where appropriate.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience in an accounts receivable, credit control or wider finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical skills.
• Experience using financial systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• The ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve financial queries.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A professional and customer-focused approach.

Previous experience within the Civil Service or public sector would be advantageous, but is not essential.

What we offer

• £17.85 per hour
• 6-month fixed-term contract
• Civil Service working environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable public sector finance experience
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to develop your finance and accounts receivable experience

Apply now

If you have experience in accounts receivable, credit control or finance and are looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.