Credit Controller

Advanced Access Platforms; Greater London; In loco; GBP 36.000 - 44.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual leave 23 days

Company pension

Cycle to work

Descrizione del lavoro

Advanced Access Platforms Ltd is seeking a proactive Credit Controller to join the Finance Team at our Sutton head office. You will manage debt collection, allocate cash, and reconcile accounts to support timely income processing.

With at least two years in a credit controller role, you will build strong relationships with customers and internal teams, working Monday to Friday, 8am–5:30pm, as part of a 42.5-hour week. We offer a company pension, cycle-to-work, and generous annual leave.

Competenze

• At least two years' experience in a Credit Controller role.
• Commercial exposure to the Income function.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Good IT and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Reduce debt by collecting payments within terms and limits.
• Ensure cash is allocated to correct accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Regularly reconcile accounts to ensure proper allocations.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Attend meetings to reduce debt risk and address payment barriers.
• Review overdue debt and identify write-off candidates under Bad Debt provision.
• Escalate for contested debts after recovery options are explored.
• Analyse Sales Ledger variances and agree action with Finance.

Conoscenze

Credit control

Income function exposure

Time management

Attention to detail

Pressure handling

IT & communication

Strumenti

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Credit Controller

Location: Sutton, SM3

Salary: Up to 40K per year

Job type: Full Time - Permanent. 42.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 8am till 5.30pm.

We're looking for a proactive, resilient and innovative Credit Controller to join our Finance Team located at our Head Office in Sutton, SM3.

Our Creditor Controller will play a key part in the Business's income processing activity.

What you'll do:

• Reduce debt by collecting payments on time and within agreed payment terms and credit limits, using email, telephone and written follow-up.
• Ensure cash received is allocated to the correct accounts, and investigate, analyse and follow up on any underpayments or overpayments with the relevant team.
• Regularly reconcile accounts to ensure payments have been allocated correctly.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key customers and internal stakeholders.
• Arrange and attend internal and external liaison meetings as needed to reduce debt risk and address barriers to payment.
• Review overdue historical debt and prepare reports identifying amounts that may qualify for write-off under the Bad Debt provision.
• Follow the escalation process for contested or non-recoverable debts after all recovery options have been explored, and present findings to the Finance Income Manager at scheduled debtor balance review meetings.
• Analyse Sales Ledger variances, identify potential issues, and agree action plans with our FD.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of AAP.

About you:

• Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joining local activities to encourage service-user involvement.
• Approachable and open behaviour
• Prefers working as part of a group or team
• Is calm and resilient, and does not allow emotion to affect judgement
• Has a practical and logical approach and is naturally well organised
• Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic, diverse environments
• Is confident and has strong self-esteem

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• At least two years' experience in a Credit Controller role
• Commercial exposure to the Income function
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage own workload and meet agreed deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Good IT and communication skills

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits,

Our benefits include:

• Annual leave 23 days per annum plus all bank holidays
• A company pension
• Cycle to work scheme

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment.

About us:

Advanced Access Platforms Ltd is a one of the countries largest privately owned plant hire company based in Sutton, Surrey, covering the south of the country specializing in powered access solutions. We are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and cater to a diverse clientele, from large building contractors to small trades.

Candidates with relevant experience or job titles including; Credit Controller, Accounts Receivable Controller, Sales Ledger Controller, Credit Control Officer, Credit Control Administrator, Accounts Receivable Officer, Credit Management Officer, Credit Control Specialist, Debt Recovery Officer, Debt Collection Officer, Credit and Collections Analyst, Sales Ledger Administrator, Finance Credit Controller, Credit Control Executive, Accounts Receivable Assistant, may also be considered for this role.