Accounts Receivable/ Credit Control

Butler Rose Ltd; Colne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK manufacturer seeks an Accounts Receivable / Credit Controller for their Lancashire-based finance team. This role involves managing credit and collections processes to ensure timely customer payments and maintain accurate records. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in credit control, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Join a dynamic environment that values quality and innovation while being easily accessible from Clitheroe, Burnley, Nelson, and surrounding areas.

Benefits

Supportive finance environment

Easily commutable location

Working with a trusted brand

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a credit control or accounts receivable position.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
• A proactive, positive team player with a commitment to excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor customer accounts and ensure timely collection of outstanding debts.
• Chase overdue invoices via phone, email, and written correspondence.
• Resolve invoice and payment queries efficiently and professionally.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of communications and transactions.
• Assess the creditworthiness of new and existing customers.
• Collaborate with the sales and finance teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Organisational ability

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting systems

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Easily commutable from Clitheroe, Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Barnoldswick and Skipton

Salary: £28,000 to £32,000

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Exclusive to Butler Rose Lancashire

Overview

Butler Rose Lancashire are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a well-established UK manufacturer with a proud heritage and a reputation for quality, innovation, and customer trust. The business is a true market leader within its sector, supplying products across both retail and hospitality channels.

With a strong national presence and a long-standing reputation for excellence, this company continues to grow and invest in its people, processes, and technology. They now have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Receivable / Credit Controller to join their finance team at their Lancashire-based site.

The Role

As part of a collaborative and supportive finance team, you'll play a key role in managing the company's credit and collections processes. You'll ensure timely customer payments, maintain accurate records, and help drive continuous improvement within the AR function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively monitor customer accounts and ensure timely collection of outstanding debts.
• Chase overdue invoices via phone, email, and written correspondence.
• Resolve invoice and payment queries efficiently and professionally.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of communications and transactions.
• Assess the creditworthiness of new and existing customers.
• Collaborate with the sales and finance teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Prepare regular reports on aged debt and cash collection performance.

About You

• Previous experience in a credit control or accounts receivable position.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (experience with ERP systems advantageous).
• A proactive, positive team player with a commitment to excellent customer service.

Why Apply?

• Join a trusted and well-respected UK brand with a rich history.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative finance environment.
• Enjoy an easily commutable location from Clitheroe, Blackburn, Skipton, and surrounding areas.

Be part of a business that values innovation, quality, and its people

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.