Accounts Receivable Controller

Michael Page; Brighton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Accounts Receivable Controller in Brighton to maintain accurate AR records and support day-to-day finance operations. You will process payments, issue invoices, and monitor balances to ensure timely collections.

With strong attention to detail and clear communication skills, you will collaborate with the Accounting & Finance team to keep financial records up to date and well-organised.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining accurate financial records and processing payments.
• Ability to prepare invoices and manage accounts receivable information.
• Strong attention to detail when handling financial data.
• Good communication skills for replying to invoice and payment queries.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounts receivable records to keep financial information current and reliable.
• Process customer payments and ensure they are allocated correctly within the finance system.
• Prepare and issue invoices, helping to maintain clear and timely billing records.
• Review outstanding balances and follow up on unpaid invoices.
• Respond to payment and invoice queries with clear information to internal contacts and customers.
• Reconcile accounts receivable transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain organised finance documentation for easy access.
• Support day-to-day financial administration with the Accounting & Finance department.

Skills

Accurate financial records

Invoicing

Accounts receivable management

Invoice & payment queries handling

Attention to detail

Task organisation

Job description

As an Accounts Receivable Controller in Brighton, you will help keep accounting records accurate and support the day-to-day running of the Accounting & Finance department within the company. You will manage core accounts receivable tasks so that financial information is clear, up to date and useful to the wider business.

Client Details

The organisation operates within lean processing and is based in Brighton.

Description

• Maintain accurate accounts receivable records to keep financial information current and reliable.
• Process customer payments and ensure they are allocated correctly within the finance system.
• Prepare and issue invoices, helping to maintain clear and timely billing records.
• Review outstanding balances and follow up on unpaid invoices in a professional manner.
• Respond to payment and invoice queries, providing clear information to internal contacts and customers.
• Reconcile accounts receivable transactions to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain organised finance documentation so records can be easily accessed when needed.
• Work closely with the Accounting & Finance department to support accurate day-to-day financial administration.

Profile

A successful Accounts Receivable Controller should have:

• Experience of maintaining accurate financial records and processing payments.
• Confidence preparing invoices and managing accounts receivable information.
• Ability to review account balances and investigate discrepancies carefully.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for handling invoice and payment queries.
• Good attention to detail when working with financial data and documentation.
• Ability to organise tasks effectively and manage routine finance activity.

Job Offer

• Permanent Accounts Receivable Controller position based in Brighton.
• Salary of 28,000 to 31,000, dependent on the level of experience.

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