Accounts Receivable & Income Officer

Accounts Receivable & Income Officer | Winchester | £36,000 | Full-Time | Office-Based Are you an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking for a varied role where you can take ownership of billing, income management and financial administration? Talent Finance is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected organisation in Winchester to recruit an Accounts Receivable & Income Officer.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative finance team and play a key role in managing income processes, supporting financial reporting and maintaining strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Working closely with the Head of Finance and Management Accountant, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of finance activities including billing, income collection, reconciliations, reporting, audit support and process improvement initiatives.

The Role This is a diverse and hands-on position that combines accounts receivable, billing and income management responsibilities across multiple income streams. You'll be a key point of contact for account queries, ensuring excellent service whilst maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance team with reporting, reconciliations and month-end activities.

Key Responsibilities Billing & Income Management Preparing and issuing customer invoices and fee bills accurately and on time Maintaining accurate customer, account and billing records Processing account adjustments, discounts and agreed amendments Monitoring income streams and ensuring all charges are correctly recorded Recording and allocating incoming payments Accounts Receivable & Account Management Monitoring outstanding balances and supporting collection activities Managing customer account queries professionally and efficiently Building positive relationships whilst resolving billing and payment issues Maintaining accurate customer account records and reconciliations Supporting the management of overdue balances and account reviews Reconciliations & Financial Processing Posting income transactions into the finance system Completing bank, income and control account reconciliations Investigating and resolving discrepancies Maintaining supporting schedules and audit-ready records Ensuring income is fully and accurately recorded Reporting & Month-End Support Assisting with income reporting and analysis Supporting month-end processes and management accounts preparation Producing reconciliations, schedules and supporting documentation Assisting with audit requirements and financial reviews Supporting reporting across multiple income streams Controls, Compliance & Continuous Improvement Working within established financial controls and procedures Supporting VAT-related processes and compliance activities Maintaining clear documentation to support internal and external audits Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and efficiency Supporting system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives About You We're looking for someone who enjoys working with detail, takes pride in accuracy and can confidently manage multiple priorities.

You'll ideally have:

Experience with in Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger, Billing, Finance or Income Management Strong reconciliation experience Good understanding of financial controls and audit processes Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Strong Excel and finance systems experience The ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines A proactive and solutions-focused mindset Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable Experience Sales Ledger, Accounts Receivable or Billing experience Credit Control or customer account management exposure Experience managing multiple income streams VAT knowledge or exposure Month-end reporting support Education, charity or not-for-profit sector experience AAT studies, qualification or an interest in developing a finance career What's on Offer? Salary of £36,000 Full-time, permanent position Office-based role in Winchester Broad and varied finance role Exposure to financial reporting, audit and compliance activities Opportunity to work closely with experienced finance professionals Supportive and collaborative team environment Excellent long-term career development opportunities If you're looking for a role that combines Accounts Receivable, billing, income management and finance reporting responsibilities, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Victoria Prince at Talent Finance for a confidential discussion. Talent Finance is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We review all applicants on equal merit and do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.