Accounts Receivable Controller

MacLean International Group, a DNOW Company; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist distributor in Aberdeen is seeking an Accounts Receivable Controller to manage customer accounts and improve cash flow. You will handle collections, support credit reviews, and ensure accuracy in AR ledgers. Candidates should have proven experience in accounts receivable, strong communication skills, and be proficient in Excel. This role offers a collaborative team environment and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Opportunity for growth and development

Friendly, high-performing team

Impactful key finance role

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts receivable or credit control.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Match customer receipts to outstanding invoices.
• Follow up on overdue invoices.
• Provide AR ledger status reports.

Skills

Accounts receivable experience

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Job description

Accounts Receivable Controller

Location: Altens, Aberdeen, UK

Looking for your next finance challenge? We’re hiring an Accounts Receivable Controller to join our UK Finance Team in Aberdeen.

In this role, you’ll play a critical part in managing customer accounts, improving cash flow, and ensuring the accuracy of AR ledgers. If you’re motivated, detail-oriented, and enjoy problem-solving, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with a supportive and collaborative team in a global business.

What You’ll be Doing:

• Match customer receipts to outstanding invoices.
• Follow up on overdue invoices and drive timely collections.
• Contribute to achieving DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) performance targets.
• Provide AR ledger status reports within deadlines set by the AR Team Lead.
• Support credit limit reviews and prepare documentation for new account approvals.
• Support credit reviews and new account setup.
• Release sales orders in line with credit limits and customer payment history.
• Investigate and resolve unallocated cash and invoice queries.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Provide cash flow projection inputs for the rolling financial forecast.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in accounts receivable or credit control.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and taking ownership of outcomes.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiar with financial systems.
• A collaborative team player who embraces change and actively looks for ways to improve processes.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real impact in a key finance role.
• Join a friendly, high-performing team.
• Be part of a global organisation with strong values.
• Enjoy opportunities for growth and development.

About Us

Maclean International Group, a DNOW company, is a leading, specialist stocking distributor and project supplier of hazardous and industrial area electrical and cable products, lighting, PPE, safety, MRO, tooling and valves. We have an impressive history of supplying solutions throughout all sectors of the oil and gas industry – from upstream drilling and completion, exploration and production, and midstream infrastructure development to downstream petrochemical and petroleum refining, as well as renewable energy, chemical processing, mining, utilities and industrial operations.