Finance Officer (Accounts Receivable)

Butler Rose is working with one of the largest housing associations in London and the South East to recruit a Finance Officer (Accounts Receivable) to support their team. This is a temporary role until end of August 2026 (temp-to-perm for the right candidate), offering hybrid working and paying up to £18.86 per hour PAYE or £24.94 per hour via an Umbrella company. Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, 35 hours per week (1-hour unpaid break) Working Pattern: Hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days in the office (Kings Cross). Training: Required to work full-time in the office for the first couple of weeks during training, after which the hybrid arrangement applies as above. This role will manage and process all aspects of the processing of rental, cash receipts and other income in the Accounts Receivable function. Responsibilities: * Undertake the the accurate and timely processing of all income received and invoices issued, ensuring adherence to procedures and financial regulations. * Ensure all customer payments and Housing Benefit are allocated to customers' accounts and posted onto systems accurately and promptly, investigate and correct anomalies * Ensure queries and adjustments to accounts are dealt with promptly and within agreed timescales. * Liaise with LA Housing Benefit departments, Social Services, Allpay, Banks and customers to facilitate prompt payment and accurate posting of monies received. * Provide information to internal and external auditors as required. * Maintain a working knowledge of all relevant legislation, procedures and best practice for the Accounts Receivable function. * Deliver continuous performance improvements across the function * Maintain accurate data, managing large complex data sets on excel and in-house systems Required Experience: * Prior experience working in an Accounts Receivable Team in a large complex business. * Good understanding of the principles of double entry bookkeeping and the implications of accounting entries in general. * Proven experience of managing a workload as part of a medium sized team in a high volume transactional organisation. * Able to resolve complex payments issues through data analysis and proven problem-solving techniques. * Good understanding of month-end routines for preparation of reporting and reconciliations. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. * Proficiency in Excel knowledge of D365 preferred. * Ideally studying towards an AAT or CCAB recognised accounting qualification with supporting CPD (study support is available where applicable) * Uphold ethical principles including integrity, objectivity, professional competence, confidentiality, and professional behaviour. If you are interested in this opportunity and would like further information, please reach out to Cerys Smith. Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.