Assistant Accountant - Accounts Receivable - 6 Months

The Assistant Accountant – Accounts Receivable is responsible for managing the organisation's Accounts Receivable function and ensuring the accurate and timely reconciliation of bank accounts. The role includes maintaining customer accounts, resolving queries, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting month-end activities. The successful candidate will contribute to the efficient operation of the finance function while ensuring compliance with organisational policies and public sector financial requirements. Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review aged debtor reports on a weekly basis and actively follow up outstanding balances.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies promptly.
• Produce and analyse weekly aged debtor reports to monitor collection performance.
• Manage the Levies inbox, responding to customer and stakeholder queries.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and income journals as part of the month-end close process. Bank Reconciliation
• Process and maintain the daily cashbook, ensuring bank account records remain accurate and up to date.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between the bank statements and the system.
• Complete month-end reconciliations for FRC bank accounts and corporate credit cards. General and System Support
• Provide system support for WebExpenses and One Advanced.
• Prepare ad hoc management information and financial reports as required by the Finance Team.
• Support month-end and year-end financial reporting activities.
• Provide cover for Accounts Payable and undertake general finance administration duties as required. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
• Experience in accounts receivable and bank reconciliation processes.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of accruals and prepayments.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads, work independently, and meet strict deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Managing Public Money principles and public sector financial requirements.
• Support the Revenue Manager and Financial Controller in delivering finance objectives.
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond professionally and effectively to financial queries and issues.
• Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies with minimal supervision.
• Exercise sound judgement when managing customer accounts and reconciliation issues.
• Take ownership of tasks and identify process improvements where appropriate.
• Self-motivated and capable of organising and managing own workload effectively.
• Demonstrates a proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Committed to delivering high-quality work and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to maintaining strong financial controls and accurate financial records.
• Ensure finance processes comply with FRC requirements and public sector governance standards. Please apply by uploading a copy of your CV and covering letter as a single document upload. In the covering letter, please set out, by reference to the person specification above how you meet the required skillset. Rewards and benefits
• The FRC offers remuneration packages, including 30 days annual leave, ability to buy extra leave.
• Generous employer pension contribution of 10%.
• Staff Employee Assistance Programme including confidential counselling and work life services.
• The FRC offers staff the opportunity to save at least 25% on the purchase of a new bike through the Cycle to work scheme.
• The FRC has a strong work/life balance ethos. The role is based in our central Birmingham office. The post holder should be able to work flexibly to support the team's activities and also provide cover within the FRC as necessary. The FRC operates a hybrid working arrangement with its workforce. The FRC operates a hybrid working arrangement, with a expectation that 40% per month of a person's working time will be located at one of our offices per week, with precise arrangements to be agreed between the employee and the line manager.