Accounts Receivable Controller: Cash Flow & Collections Lead

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

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.