Accounts Receivable Specialist

Hays; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Credit Controller to join their finance team in London. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, managing the credit control function and ensuring smooth financial operations. You'll be responsible for chasing debts, processing payments, and conducting credit checks, all while collaborating closely with a tight-knit team. As a certified B-Corp business, they value sustainability and offer a competitive benefits package. If you're looking to grow in a dynamic setting and make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in Credit Control/AR role is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Chasing debt via telephone and email.
• Processing payments and maintaining credit control records.
• Monthly aged debt reporting and credit checking.

Skills

Credit Control

Accounts Receivable

Communication Skills

Fast-paced Environment Adaptability

FMCG Experience

Job description

Your new company

HAYS are exclusively working for a medium-sized family-owned wholesale business in South West London who are looking for a sole-charged Credit Controller/ Accounts Receivable specialist to join their tight-knit finance team on a permanent basis.

This role is 100% office based.

Your new role

You will be working in a finance team of 5 reporting to the Finance Director. You will be responsible for the Credit Control function including:

1. Chasing debt via telephone and email
2. Processing monies via cheque/BACS/card payments and processing card payments & refunds. Multiple currencies; GBP, EUR, USD
3. Record-keeping of credit control notes and reporting monthly to FD
4. Monthly aged debt reporting
5. Credit checking on new account applications & set credit limits for new and existing customers using online services and advise on any issues.

What you'll need to succeed

1. You will need 2–3 years experience in a Credit Control/ AR role.
2. Experience in FMCG is beneficial but not essential.
3. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
4. Excellent communication skills and a personable individual that can work in a close-knit finance team

What you'll get in return

As the role and business needs grow, you will have the opportunity to take on new duties and responsibilities. You will be working for a b-corp certified business that offers a competitive benefit package.

What you need to do now

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