Accounts Receivable & Credit Control Specialist

The Suddath Companies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Lexicon is seeking a Credit Controller to ensure timely payments and accurate ledger maintenance. You will manage aged debtors, reconcile accounts, and drive cash collection across customer portfolios.

The role emphasizes precision in invoicing, timely updates, and collaboration with sales and account teams. The position involves routine debtor communication, account approvals, and potential escalation for overdue balances, with a focus on compliance and efficiency within a dynamic

Responsibilities

• Chase unpaid accounts by telephone or e-mail, to find out when payments will be made, make sure there are no problems with the invoices and then update system notes.
• Provide weekly updates to Team Leader/Manager of expected receipts to facilitate cash forecasting.
• Provide specific and ad-hoc reporting.
• Maintain details of all invoices under query, notify relevant Account Management where appropriate.
• Provide regular statements to debtors/account management.
• Maintain accurate address and contact details.
• Ensure all debtor accounts are clean and up to date (i.e. credit notes and cash receipts allocated, underpayments and currency variances researched and dealt with appropriately).
• Deal with general correspondence from debtors and keep filing up-to-date.
• Deal with any requests from colleagues for information regarding debtor accounts/transactions.
• Highlight and instigate legal action against defaulters.
• Assist with new debtor approval and communicate with the sales/coordinators for any information required.

Job description

Sterling Lexicon is seeking a Credit Controller to ensure timely payments and accurate ledger maintenance. You will manage aged debtors, reconcile accounts, and drive cash collection across customer portfolios.

The role emphasizes precision in invoicing, timely updates, and collaboration with sales and account teams. The position involves routine debtor communication, account approvals, and potential escalation for overdue balances, with a focus on compliance and efficiency within a dynamic