AR & Revenue Accountant opportunity
Initial 6 month contract
We are looking for an experienced AR & Revenue Accountant to support the frontline revenue and receivables function, ensuring accurate execution, data integrity and timely delivery across revenue recognition and accounts receivable processes.
Working closely with the AR & Revenue Subline Leader, this role focuses on operational accuracy, transaction validation and documentation discipline, while progressively developing the ability to understand business context and revenue recognition principles under US GAAP.
The role is designed as a key support position to enable the revenue function to operate efficiently and reliably in a multi-market automotive distribution environment.
You will be responsible for:
Revenue Recognition Support
- Perform day-to-day revenue accounting activities in accordance with established revenue recognition policies
- Support verification of revenue recognition for:
- Vehicle sales across UK, EU, US and China?related export scenarios
- Sales returns and revenue adjustments
- Assist in revenue cut-off checks and period-end reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy
Accounts Receivable Execution
- Support end-to-end AR processes, including: Invoicing, AR reconciliation and Aging analysis
- Monitor customer balances and assist in identifying overdue or unusual items
- Ensure AR records are accurate and consistently maintained
Data Validation & Revenue KPI Support
- Assist in validating revenue data and underlying numbers used for internal KPIs
- Perform checks between accounting records and relevant business data
- Support preparation of revenue-related analyses and schedules
Contract & Transaction Review Assistance
- Support review of sales contracts and commercial documentation from an accounting execution perspective
- Extract and summarise key terms relevant to revenue recognition and invoicing
- Highlight inconsistencies, missing information or potential issues for further assessment by the Subline Leader
Month-end Close & Documentation
- Support month-end close activities related to AR and revenue
- Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations and documentation
- Ensure working papers are complete, traceable and audit?ready
This will be an initial 6 month contract with a competitive rate of pay.
Were looking for a candidate who has:
- Accounting educational background or relevant practical experience
- Basic understanding of revenue and AR accounting principles
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good execution discipline and ability to follow defined processes
- Willingness to learn and develop accounting judgement
Exposure to US GAAP revenue recognition concepts would also be beneficial but not critical.
Applications:
Please apply with updated CV and details of current rate/salary and notice period. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted prior to submission.
If this role is not for you, but you know some who may be interested, please forward the details on to them. We offer a referral scheme.
Arden White is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.