Accounts Receivable Controller

Tate; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate is seeking an Accounts Receivable Controller to manage customer accounts, cash flow, and project-related financial activities. You will work with customers, Quantity Surveyors, and internal teams to collect outstanding debt and maintain accurate records.

The role emphasizes strong communication, attention to detail, and proficiency in finance systems and Excel to support month-end reporting and financial controls.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable and debt collection in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage customer accounts and cash allocation accurately.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration across teams.

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 relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to support payment collection.
• Collaborate with Quantity Surveyors to support final accounts and contract retentions.
• Post and allocate customer receipts, maintaining accurate AR records.
• Raise and maintain project accounts, supporting project-related financial administration.
• Liaise with credit insurers regarding customer coverage and overdue debt reporting.
• Prepare debtor reports and provide accurate month-end information.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Credit Control

Sales Ledger

Stakeholder Management

Debt Collection

Cash Allocation

Excel Proficiency

Tools

Excel

Finance Systems

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.