This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in credit control and sales ledger management to take ownership of a varied role within a busy finance function. You'll be responsible for managing customer accounts, ensuring payments are received on time and resolving queries efficiently, whilst also supporting wider finance processes.
The role offers genuine autonomy and the opportunity to make a real impact across the accounts receivable function.
Your responsibilities will include:
Taking ownership of the full sales ledger process, from setting up new customer accounts through to payment collection
Managing outstanding debt in line with agreed credit terms, using a combination of telephone and email contact
Reviewing aged debt regularly and escalating problem accounts where necessary
Developing professional relationships with customers to support effective cash collection and resolve payment issues
Making decisions around placing accounts on hold or releasing them in line with company policy
Posting and allocating incoming payments accurately across BACS, cheque and cash transactions
Investigating unallocated cash, payment discrepancies and account differences to ensure records remain accurate
Processing refunds, credit notes and other adjustments where required
Completing credit checks and supporting the setting of appropriate credit limits and payment terms for new customers
Keeping customer records up to date across the accounts system, ensuring all account information is accurate
Carrying out account reconciliations and investigating customer queries, disputed balances and remittance differences
Preparing and issuing customer statements and maintaining clear account correspondence
Producing aged debtor information and providing regular updates to management
Supporting month-end reporting and reconciliations, along with year-end audit requirements
Providing general support across the finance team and assisting with other duties when required
Identifying opportunities to improve processes and contribute to the ongoing development of the AR function
Key Skills & Experience Required:
Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Sales Ledger or a similar finance role
A confident communicator who is comfortable discussing outstanding payments and resolving account issues with customers
Strong knowledge of credit control, cash allocation and customer account reconciliations
Experience using accounting software, ideally Sage or a similar finance package
Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Excel
Able to work effectively as part of a team whilst also managing your own workload independently
AAT qualified or currently studying towards an AAT qualification
Previous experience within a B2B environment
If you're an experienced Accounts Receivable or Credit Control professional looking for a varied role where you can take ownership of your work and develop within a supportive finance team, we'd love to hear from you
Salary description
£28000.00 - £28000.00 per year