Accounts Receivable Clerk - Harper May Ltd : Job Details

Harper May is partnering with a growing travel operator that is seeking an organised and detail-focused Accounts Receivable Clerk to join its finance team. This is a hybrid role with three days in the office and offers an excellent opportunity to support a busy finance function in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.

Role Overview:The successful candidate will take responsibility for cash allocation, receivables processing, and maintaining accurate customer accounts. This is a hands-on role requiring strong attention to detail and good communication skills, working closely with colleagues across finance and operations to ensure timely and accurate income collection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Post daily receipts and allocate payments against customer accounts

• Maintain accurate records of receivables and support regular reconciliations

• Liaise with customers and internal teams to resolve payment queries and ensure prompt collections

• Monitor aged debt, apply credits, and manage escalations for uncollectible balances

• Assist with month-end reporting and support the wider finance team as needed

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency in receivables and cash allocation processes

• Collaborate across departments to support accurate reporting and cash flow visibility

Candidate Profile:

• Experience in an accounts receivable or finance assistant role

• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with systems such as NetSuite or Tourplan is an advantage

• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Organised and able to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

• Understanding of basic accounting principles

Additional Information:

• Full-time, Monday to Friday

• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office (Monday and Wednesday required), 2 days remote