Royal College of General Practitioners
Assistant Accountant
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Assistant Accountant - Processing and Accounts Receivable
Full time, 35 hours per week
Fixed term contract (13 - 14 months)
Grade - FL
Salary - £36,742.50 per annum
Location London (Euston)
Close date: 17 July 2026
Interview date: W/c 20 July 2026
Role Overview
This role will be reporting to the Financial Accountant and will be overseeing the end-to-end Accounts Receivable process including billing, credit control and cash allocation. The post holder contributes directly to strong financial controls and will be assisting with month-end and year-end close activities including journals and reconciliations. This role will be preparing key balance sheet reconciliations timely and accurately, assists with Accounts Payable when needed and will be an important liaison between the Finance department and key stakeholders within and outside the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Receivable process including billing, credit control and cash allocation.
- Ensure invoices are issued accurately and on time in line with organisation guidelines.
- Monitor outstanding balances, follow up on overdue accounts, including liaison with budget managers and debtors.
- Record cash book payments and receipts.
- Monitor the AR inbox.
- Produce AR ageing reports and highlight risks and overdue balances.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements to strengthen efficiency and controls.
- Assisting with month-end and year-end procedures, including journals and reconciliations.
- Posting general journal entries.
- Resolve reconciling items promptly and escalate issues where necessary.
- Assisting with year-end audit file preparation and audit requests.
- Ad-hoc duties as requested by Financial Accountant.
- Assist the Accounts Payable function during busy periods, holidays, or absence cover, including invoice processing, payment run preparation, AP mailbox monitor etc.
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Qualifications
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- AAT or equivalent, or actively studying towards recognised accounting qualification.
Experience
- Proven experience in Accounts Receivable.
- Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
- Experience in supporting Accounts Payable activities.
- Working to tight deadlines.
- Experience working with ERP/ finance systems; use of Great Plains beneficial.
- Developing and maintaining spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel.
- Use of Microsoft Office programs.
- Experience of providing high quality customer support.
A more detailed description of the role is included in the Job Description within the Candidate Pack.
How to Apply
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Equal Opportunities
The Royal College of General Practitioners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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