Full job descriptionOrka Financial is recruiting an Accounts Receivable Clerk for a temporary assignment in Reading through to 26 February 2027. This full-time, 35-hour role pays £16–£18 per hour and offers hybrid working, with three days in the office and two from home. Parking is available on site.


The opportunity


Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of day-to-day receivables and treasury activity across UK and international operations. You will help keep customer accounts accurate, cash properly allocated and records ready for year-end and external audit.


What you will be doing


• Preparing and posting sales invoices with the correct customer, currency and tax treatment.
• Allocating receipts, investigating unallocated cash and keeping the debtors ledger reconciled.
• Chasing overdue balances and resolving invoice queries with customers and internal teams.
• Completing cashbooks and bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and currencies.
• Producing aged debt and receivables reports, identifying errors and following them through.
• Documenting outstanding items and procedures for a clean handover at the end of the assignment.


What we are looking for


You will have hands-on experience in accounts receivable, sales ledger or credit control, including invoicing and cash allocation. Bank reconciliation and cashbook experience are essential, along with good Excel skills and a careful, organised approach. Exposure to VAT, sales tax, stock or inventory processes and Microsoft Dynamics would be useful.