Accounts Receivable Controller

Edenred PayTech; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (min 3 days in office)

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Medical & international travel cover

Life insurance

Wellbeing EAP

Job summary

Edenred PayTech is seeking an Accounts Receivable Controller to own end-to-end AR lifecycle, from invoice generation to proactive cash collection. You will ensure billing files are prepared on time, invoices are accurately coded, and submitted through portals, while maintaining clear customer communications.

You will drive timely payments, monitor aged debt, resolve queries, and collaborate with Sales, CS, and Operations to clear disputes.

Qualifications

• Strong AR and credit control experience in fast-paced environments.
• Experience handling high-volume billing cycles and customer portals.
• Solid VAT knowledge and invoicing controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process billing files accurately and within deadlines.
• Ensure invoices are correctly coded and supported by documentation.
• Submit invoices through customer portals or agreed channels.
• Monitor failed submissions or portal rejections and resolve promptly.
• Follow credit control policy and achieve monthly cash collection targets.
• Monitor aged debt and proactively chase overdue balances.
• Escalate high-risk accounts and recommend credit holds when appropriate.
• Maintain regular communication with customers and document interactions.
• Send monthly statements and ad hoc statements when requested.
• Handle customer queries quickly to avoid payment delays.
• Work with Sales, CS, and Operations to clear disputes or data issues.
• Lead intercompany reconciliation and manage internal stakeholders.

Skills

AR & credit control

High-volume billing

Excel

Oracle ERP

Relationship management

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification or in progress

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

As an Accounts Receivable Controller, you will own the end-to-end AR lifecycle, from accurate invoice generation and billing through to proactive cash collection. You will ensure all invoices, including monthly billing files, are produced accurately, issued on time, and distributed through the appropriate customer channels, including online portals. You will drive timely payment collection in line with credit control policies, maintain accurate and reconciled ledgers, minimise aged debt, and resolve customer queries efficiently to prevent payment delays.

What you will be doing:

• Prepare and process billing files accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Ensure invoices are correctly coded, supported by appropriate documentation, and compliant with VAT and contractual requirements.
• Submit invoices through customer portals or alternative agreed channels.
• Monitor failed submissions or portal rejections and resolve promptly.
• Follow the company credit control policy and achieve monthly cash collection targets.
• Monitor aged debt and proactively chase overdue balances.
• Escalate high-risk accounts and recommend credit holds where appropriate.
• Maintain regular communication with customers, ensuring clear documentation of all interactions.
• Send monthly customer statements and ad hoc statements when requested.
• Handle customer queries quickly and professionally to avoid payment delays.
• Work closely with Sales, CS, and Operations teams to clear disputes or missing data issues.
• Cash Application & Ledger Integrity
• Ensure payments are allocated accurately and promptly.
• Perform regular reconciliations and ensure the AR ledger remains clean and accurate.
• Maintain complete documentation for audit and compliance.
• Ensure cost recharges are invoiced out on a timely manner and that the ledger is reconciled on a monthly basis.
• Lead the intercompany reconciliation process and manage our internal stakeholders

Experience and qualifications

• Strong AR and credit control experience in a fast paced environment.
• Experience managing high volume billing cycles and customer portals.
• Solid understanding of VAT, invoicing controls, and credit management principles.
• Excellent relationship management and confident communication skills.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Persistent, organised, and able to prioritise effectively.

Desirable

• AAT qualified or currently studying towards an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience working in a multi-entity or international business environment.
• Experience managing intercompany reconciliations.
• Knowledge of audit requirements and internal financial controls.
• Experience supporting month-end close activities.

Every day, we deliver innovative solutions to improve the life of millions of people, connecting employees, companies, and merchants all around the world. We know there are hundred ways for you to grow. With us, you will expand your skills in a multicultural, challenging, and dynamic environment. Dare to join Edenred and get ready to thrive in a global company that will offer you endless opportunities. Edenred is all about meritocracy. You come as you are, and you contribute. Indeed, the Edenred Group recognizes, recruits and develops all talents and singularities. We are committed to preventing all forms of discrimination and to providing all our candidates with equal opportunities regardless of their gender and gender expression, disability, origin, religious belief and sexual orientation or any other criteria.

Benefits

• Hybrid working environment (min. 3 days per week in the office)
• Pension Scheme - employer 6% with minimum employee contribution 3%
• Discretionary bonus scheme based on company and personal performance
• Medical & international travel cover (leisure and action sports)
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program (extended access to family members)
• Holiday trading scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discount shopping platform
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Digital learning platform
• Complimentary fruit and other 'in office' snacks & refreshments
• Volunteering programme
• Social events