Financial Accountant

Sector:Recreation & Travel
Job type:Perm
Salary/Rate:£40,000 per annum
Town/City:Harrow
County:Greater London
Job ref:39711 S04
Post Date:28. 04. 2025
Scroll

About the Role

Harper May is partnering with a leading travel company that is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to join its growing finance team. With a strong focus on customer experience and operational excellence, the business is continuing its expansion and offers an exciting environment for finance professionals looking to make an impact.

Role Overview:
As Accounts Receivable Clerk, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing customer payments, and supporting the wider finance and operations teams. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to financial administration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform daily cash management duties, including posting customer payments and recording bank deposits

  • Maintain accurate accounts receivable records, ensuring credits, collections, and discrepancies are resolved promptly

  • Support the month-end process through reconciliations and reporting related to accounts receivable

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, supporting cash collections alongside the operations teams

  • Monitor outstanding payments and follow up in line with agreed payment terms

  • Assist in streamlining and improving the accounts receivable processes

  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to provide accurate and timely financial information

Key Requirements:

  • Previous experience in an accounts receivable, finance assistant, or similar finance role

  • Strong understanding of basic accounting principles

  • Experience with accounting systems (experience with NetSuite or Tourplan is desirable)

  • High level of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail

  • Strong communication and customer service skills

  • Intermediate Excel skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Additional Information:

  • This role follows a hybrid working model, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely.

  • Flexibility may occasionally be required to meet business needs.

More jobs from this recruiter

View All

Finance Analyst

£60,000 per annum
Harper May is collaborating exclusively with a globally acclaimed technology firm in search of an experienced Finance Analyst to join their Central London Finance team.

Finance Manager

£60,000 per annum
Our client is a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the entertainment industry. They are dedicated to delivering exceptional entertainment experiences to audiences worldwide. They are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Finance Manager to join their team in Central London.

Financial Controller

£75,000 per annum
Harper May is partnering with a vibrant and fast-growing restaurant group that is seeking a commercially focused Financial Controller to lead its finance function. With multiple sites and ambitious plans for expansion, the business requires a finance leader who can combine operational oversight with strategic insight to drive performance across the group.

Head of Finance

£100,000 per annum
Harper May is partnering with a pioneering technology company at the forefront of digital innovation. As the business continues to scale, they are looking for a commercially minded and experienced Head of Finance to join the leadership team and help shape the next chapter of growth.