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Butler Rose is working with one of the largest housing associations in London and the South-East in their search for a Finance Officer (Accounts Receivable) to join their Finance team. This is a temporary to permanent role, offering hybrid working (three days in the office) and paying up to £18.49 per hour PAYE or £24.31 per hour via an Umbrella company.

As a key member of our Finance team, you'll manage and process all aspects of rental income, cash receipts, and other income streams within our Accounts Receivable function. Your focus will be on ensuring timely, accurate processing and continuous service improvement, all while driving a customer-first culture.

Responsibilities:
Accurately process all income and invoices in line with financial regulations and procedures.
Allocate customer payments and Housing Benefit to accounts promptly, ensuring accurate posting and resolving anomalies.
Respond to queries and adjustments within agreed timescales.
Liaise effectively with local authority Housing Benefit departments, Social Services, Allpay, banks, and customers to facilitate accurate payment processing.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across Excel and internal systems.
Support internal and external audits by providing timely and accurate information.
Keep abreast of relevant legislation and best practices in Accounts Receivable.
Drive continuous performance improvements across the function.

Required Experience:
Studying towards an AAT or CCAB-recognised qualification (study support available).
Prior experience in an Accounts Receivable team within a large, complex organisation.
Sound understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and financial accounting principles.
Experience managing workloads within a medium-sized team in a high-volume transactional environment.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex payment issues through data analysis.
Proficient in Excel knowledge of D365 is desirable.
Understanding of month-end routines and reconciliation processes.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across internal and external stakeholders.
Commitment to ethical principles: integrity, objectivity, professional competence, confidentiality, and professional behaviour.

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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.

Butler Rose is working with one of the largest housing associations in London and the South-East in their search for a Finance Officer (Accounts Receivable) to join their Finance team. This is a temporary to permanent role, offering hybrid working (three days in the office) and paying up to £18.49 per hour PAYE or £24.31 per hour via an Umbrella company.

As a key member of our Finance team, you'll manage and process all aspects of rental income, cash receipts, and other income streams within our Accounts Receivable function. Your focus will be on ensuring timely, accurate processing and continuous service improvement, all while driving a customer-first culture.

Responsibilities:
Accurately process all income and invoices in line with financial regulations and procedures.
Allocate customer payments and Housing Benefit to accounts promptly, ensuring accurate posting and resolving anomalies.
Respond to queries and adjustments within agreed timescales.
Liaise effectively with local authority Housing Benefit departments, Social Services, Allpay, banks, and customers to facilitate accurate payment processing.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across Excel and internal systems.
Support internal and external audits by providing timely and accurate information.
Keep abreast of relevant legislation and best practices in Accounts Receivable.
Drive continuous performance improvements across the function.

Required Experience:
Studying towards an AAT or CCAB-recognised qualification (study support available).
Prior experience in an Accounts Receivable team within a large, complex organisation.
Sound understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and financial accounting principles.
Experience managing workloads within a medium-sized team in a high-volume transactional environment.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex payment issues through data analysis.
Proficient in Excel knowledge of D365 is desirable.
Understanding of month-end routines and reconciliation processes.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across internal and external stakeholders.
Commitment to ethical principles: integrity, objectivity, professional competence, confidentiality, and professional behaviour.

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.