Accounts Receivable Assistant

  • Broster Buchanan
  • Leicester, Leicestershire
  • May 08, 2026
Contractor Accounting

Job Description

  • Accounts Receivable Assistant
  • Revenue & Billing focus
  • 6 month fixed term contract Hybrid working
Accounts Receivable AssistantLeicester (Hybrid - 2/3 days in the office, Tuesdays fixed)Full-time (37.5 hour week)6 month fixed term contractRenowned Financial Services CompanyAvailable immediately or 1-week notice - max. Are you familiar with Accounts Receivable & Revenue Recognition? With an understanding of billing and query resolution? Looking for a varied accounts role, that in time will also provide structured exposure across Accounts Payable & Balance Sheet reconciliations? If so, I'm excited to be partnering with a renowned Financial Services company who are looking for an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join their Finance Operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved across billing, cash allocation, and revenue reconciliation in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely invoicing, cash collection, and revenue reporting - while developing a strong foundation in financial controls and core finance processes.What you'll be doing:
  • Supporting the preparation and processing of client and transfer-out invoices
  • Assisting with billing cycles to ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition
  • Processing client payments and allocating cash accurately
  • Responding to internal and client queries relating to billing and receipts
  • Supporting revenue reconciliation between CRM and finance systems, investigating and resolving discrepancies
  • Reconciling bank transactions and ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial data
  • Monitoring outstanding balances and following up on aged debt
  • Supporting month-end close activities to meet reporting deadlines
  • Assisting with reporting on revenue, outstanding balances, and variances
Ideal candidates will have:
  • A keen interest in pursuing a career in finance (actively studying or planning to study a professional qualification such as ACCA/CIMA)
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with high volumes of data
  • Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • A proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
Why you'll love it here
  • You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative finance team within a leading name in the UK financial services sector.
  • This role is designed to develop you- giving you valuable exposure to Accounts Receivable and revenue processes while supporting your professional growth.
  • Hybrid working model (2/3 office days, Tuesday fixed)
  • Inclusive and professional culture
  • Clear development pathway within finance
  • Hands-on experience to support your studies
Interested? If you're looking to continue your career in Accounts Receivable and gain valuable exposure to revenue processes along with Accounts Payable tasks in a fast-paced environment, I'd love to hear from you.