Accounts Receivable Controller

Tate Europe; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate Europe is seeking an Accounts Receivable Controller to oversee debt collection and cash flow across contracting and supply accounts in Hull. You will work closely with Quantity Surveyors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely payments and accurate financial records.

The role demands experience in AR or Sales Ledger, strong Excel skills and effective stakeholder management to influence payment outcomes. Office-based in Hull with collaboration across finance and operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable or sales ledger in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence payment outcomes.
• Experience with debt collection, cash allocation and customer accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the collection of outstanding debt across contracting and supply accounts.
• Monitor customer accounts and aged debt; resolve payment queries.
• Build relationships with customers and internal teams to secure payments and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with Quantity Surveyors to support final accounts and contract retentions.
• Post and allocate customer receipts; maintain accurate AR records.
• Raise and maintain project accounts and related financial administration.
• Liaise with credit insurers regarding coverage and overdue reporting.
• Prepare debtor reports and provide month-end information for reporting.

Skills

AR experience

Credit control

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Accounts systems

Education

AAT/CCA or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Job description

At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As a member of Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate is recognised worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data centre infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 120 years. With revenues of over $420m and growing, Tate play a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering in order to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.

Our business continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Kingspan's world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

About the role

As an Accounts Receivable Controller, you'll play a key role in managing customer accounts, maintaining strong cash flow performance and supporting project-based activities across the business. Working closely with customers, Quantity Surveyors and internal stakeholders, you'll ensure outstanding debt is collected effectively while maintaining accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the collection of outstanding debt across contracting and supply-only accounts, ensuring timely cash collection.
• Monitor customer accounts, proactively manage aged debt and resolve payment queries.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to support the collection of payments and resolution of account issues.
• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors to support the agreement and collection of final accounts and contract retentions.
• Post and allocate customer receipts, maintaining accurate accounts receivable records.
• Raise and maintain project accounts, supporting project-related financial administration and controls.
• Liaise with credit insurers regarding customer coverage and overdue debt reporting.
• Prepare debtor reports and provide accurate month-end information to support financial reporting.

What We're Looking For

• Experience within Accounts Receivable, Credit Control or Sales Ledger in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships and influence positive payment outcomes.
• Experience managing customer accounts, cash allocation and debt collection activities.
• Exposure to project accounting, contract-led businesses, construction, engineering or manufacturing environments would be highly advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Confident using finance systems and Excel to manage and analyse financial information.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across finance and operational teams.