Accounts Receivable & Credit Control Officer

Trial Balance; Indian Queens; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Balance is seeking an Accounts Receivable & Credit Control Officer to own the sales ledger and credit control, ensuring timely invoicing on live projects. You will work with project, commercial and finance teams to maintain accurate records and reporting, while supporting improvements to processes.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in AR or finance support, are proficient with ERP systems and Excel, and can communicate professionally with stakeholders at all levels in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Receivable or finance support is required.
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
• Comfortable using ERP systems and Excel for reporting and posting entries.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the sales ledger and credit control process.
• Raise sales invoices and applications for payment on live projects.
• Chase overdue debt and manage retention schedules.
• Post customer receipts and maintain records in Dynamics 365.
• Prepare credit control reports and liaise with internal stakeholders.
• Support process improvements and ad hoc finance tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Communication

Tools

Dynamics 365

Excel

Job description

Trial Balance Consulting are supporting a growing engineering business with the recruitment of an Accounts Receivable & Credit Control Officer. This is a hands‑on role offering genuine ownership of the sales ledger, working closely with project, commercial, and finance teams to ensure timely billing, effective credit control and accurate reporting.

The role will suit someone who takes pride in doing their job well, integrates easily into a team and contributes positively to a collaborative working environment. The business values flexibility, shared responsibility, and a willingness to support colleagues during busy periods, holidays, or absence. They are also keen to appoint someone open to change, who enjoys improving systems and processes and helping the finance function evolve.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Owning and managing the sales ledger and credit control process
• Raising sales invoices and applications for payment on live projects
• Chasing overdue debt and managing retention schedules
• Posting customer receipts and maintaining accurate records on Dynamics 365
• Preparing credit control reports and liaising with internal stakeholders
• Supporting process improvements, system changes, and ad hoc finance tasks

This opportunity would suit someone with 1-2 years’ experience in an Accounts Receivable or finance support role, confident working to deadlines in a fast‑paced environment and comfortable using ERP systems and Excel. You’ll be organised, detail-focused, and able to communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders at all levels, whilst remaining calm under pressure. A proactive, flexible mindset and a genuine team‑first approach are essential.

This role offers a supportive team culture, meaningful responsibility and the chance to become a trusted and valued member of the finance team.