Accounts Receivable Controller (FTC)

edenpeople

City of Westminster

Hybrid

GBP 38,000 - 40,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Hybrid work (3 days in office)

Pension scheme 6% / 3%

Discretionary bonus

Medical & international travel cover

Life insurance

Wellbeing EAP

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Referral bonus

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Job summary

Edenred PayTech, a subsidiary of Edenred Group, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Controller in the UK on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Hybrid roles in Swindon or London, with responsibilities across end-to-end AR lifecycle, billing accuracy, and timely cash collection.

You will drive reconciled ledgers, coordinate with Sales, CS, and Operations, ensure VAT compliance, and maintain excellent customer relations while meeting monthly targets.

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.

Responsibilities

Prepare and process billing files accurately and within deadlines.
Ensure invoices are coded correctly and VAT/commercial requirements are met.
Submit invoices through portals or agreed channels.
Monitor portal rejections and resolve promptly.
Follow credit control policy and achieve monthly cash targets.
Monitor aged debt and chase overdue balances.

Skills

AR experience

Credit control

Billing experience

Excel skills

ERP systems

Oracle

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Take a step forward and let Edenred surprise you.

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.

Accounts Receivable Controller

Salary - £38,000 - £40,000 pa + Bonus

Swindon/London - Hybrid

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

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

What you will bring:

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.

Why Edenred PayTech?

We are a subsidiary of the Edenred group and leaders in prepaid solutions including banking, virtual cards, debit, credit, and prepaid processing.

As an Edenred PayTech employee you will get the support and structure that you need to enjoy your work and develop your career while doing what you love and making a difference in a fast-paced and innovative business.

What you will get: