Accounts Receivable / Credit Controller

We Do Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

We Do Group seeks an organised and confident Accounts Receivable / Credit Control professional to manage incoming payments and aged debt. This full-time, hybrid role involves building customer relationships and ensuring accuracy in financial operations. Ideal candidates are strong communicators with a keen eye for detail, contributing to a supportive finance team.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Opportunities for training and development

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Modern office environment with great transport links

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts receivable or credit control essential.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills required.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the accounts receivable ledger, ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments.
• Proactively contact customers to chase overdue invoices.
• Allocate incoming payments accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent work

Team player

Education

AAT qualification or studying toward one

Job description

This range is provided by We Do Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Associate Director | Connecting great people with great businesses

Job Title: Accounts Receivable / Credit Controller

Location: Reading (Hybrid / Flexible working options are available)

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role:

We are seeking an organised and confident Accounts Receivable / Credit Control professional to join a talented finance team. This role plays a key part in managing incoming payments, reducing aged debt, and maintaining positive customer relationships.

The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, able to manage a high-volume ledger while ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and a customer-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor the accounts receivable ledger, ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments
• Proactively contact customers via phone and email to chase overdue invoices
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to ensure timely resolution of queries
• Allocate incoming payments accurately and efficiently
• Investigate and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies
• Review customer credit limits and assist in credit checks for new accounts
• Prepare and distribute weekly aged debt reports to the Finance Manager and senior leadership
• Support month-end close with reconciliations, reporting, and journals as required
• Liaise with internal teams (sales, customer service, etc.) to resolve disputes impacting cash collection

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in accounts receivable or credit control (essential)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• A team player who can also work independently
• AAT qualification or studying toward one (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer

• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Opportunities for training and development
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Modern office environment with great transport links

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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