AR Lead: Senior Credit Controller

Accountancy Action Limited; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Accountancy Action Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join our high-performing finance team. You will own the accounts receivable function, drive cash collection, and supervise the Accounts Receivable Assistant, delivering reliable service to internal and external stakeholders.

This role offers responsibility, variety and real impact, with opportunities to improve processes and financial controls while supporting month-end activities and debtor

Qualifications

• Experience within Credit Control or Accounts Receivable.
• Strong experience managing customer accounts and reducing aged debt.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for improving processes and driving results.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior team members would be advantageous.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative finance team.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the sales ledger and accounts receivable function, managing a portfolio of key customer accounts.
• Manage the end-to-end credit control process, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debt and strong cash flow performance.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve queries efficiently and professionally.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and controls to enhance efficiency and achieve KPI targets.
• Supervise, mentor and support the Accounts Receivable Assistant, including providing cover when required.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including balance sheet reconciliations and supporting the external audit process.
• Produce accurate reporting on debtor performance and aged debt, providing meaningful insight to the wider finance team.
• Support the wider finance department with ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Credit Control

Accounts Receivable

Relationship Building

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Accountancy Action Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join our high-performing finance team. You will own the accounts receivable function, drive cash collection, and supervise the Accounts Receivable Assistant, delivering reliable service to internal and external stakeholders.

This role offers responsibility, variety and real impact, with opportunities to improve processes and financial controls while supporting month-end activities and debtor