Finance Operations Clerk

Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) - London, UK
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP

We are supporting a global non-profit organisation focused on climate action in recruiting a Finance Operations Clerk to join their finance team on a 3-month contract with a high possibility of extension.

This role has been created to support the team during a period of operational transition, with a focus on improving financial processes, clearing a backlog of finance queries, and maintaining the accuracy of financial records.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong accounts receivable or finance operations experience who enjoys working with financial data, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring the integrity of financial systems.

Key Responsibilities

You will support the finance team by ensuring accurate invoicing, reconciliations, and resolution of client finance queries. The role involves working closely with finance colleagues and operational teams to maintain accurate financial records and support the day-to-day functioning of the finance department.

• Creating and processing sales ledger invoices

• Performing daily and monthly cash receipt reconciliations

• Ensuring bank activity is accurately reflected within the general ledger

• Investigating and resolving financial discrepancies

• Addressing a backlog of client enquiries relating to billing, payments, and account status

• Supporting credit control activities and aged debt reporting

• Assisting with month-end tasks including prepayments, accruals, and journals

• Preparing administrative documentation to enable customer payments

• Maintaining supplier information and assisting with supplier analysis

• Providing regular updates to the Finance Manager regarding query resolution and AR ledger accuracy

• Communicating professionally with external clients to resolve financial queries

• Collaborating with internal teams to resolve customer billing issues

Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced finance environment.

Essential:

• Previous experience in finance operations, accounts receivable, or transactional finance

• Experience using accounting software (NetSuite or similar systems)

• Intermediate Excel skills

• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability

• Excellent communication skills and professional client interaction

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work across different time zones

Desirable:

• AAT qualification or similar finance certification

• Experience working within global organisations or non-profits

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please apply with your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.