Finance Officer

A great opportunity has arisen fir a well-established Travel company based in West London. My client is seeking a Accounts Receivable Finance Officer to join their finance team, providing essential support in ensuring the effective and accurate processing of Account Receivable (AR) documents and General Ledger (GL). This role is integral to the smooth operation of our finance department and offers a great opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and a solid understanding of accounting procedures. This is a temp to perm role, you will be a temporary employee for 2 months and then become a permanent employee.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Send AR requests, including but not limited to refunds, invoices, credit notes, tax notices (HMRC), and statements.
• Audit documents from the Ticket Desk and update records on SharePoint with invoice numbers and cash receipts.
• Prepare daily/weekly DSCSs for LON and DUB.
• Certify Fare audit Invoices for payment and respond to AR and Ticket Office queries.
• Run Agency Credit Checks for Cargo and Sales and follow up on chargebacks from credit card companies.
• Calculate Air Passenger Duty (APD) for all daily flights, prepare monthly reports, and submit them to HMRC.
• File invoices and credit notes related to PayPal and check supporting documents for Bank Reconciliation.
• Audit and check output documents produced by IBM, action PayPal refunds and disputes.
• Update ASW requests for Ticketing cap and perform compliance checks for new vendors.
• Cover Accounts Payable processing as required and assist with general finance tasks.
• Receive and open post, and file all documents received electronically throughout the day.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate PC skills and leadership abilities.
• Understanding and experience of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures and Head Office audit requirements.
• Proficiency in relevant accounting software and data entry and management.