Credit Controller

Vista; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation sector is seeking a Credit Controller for their London office. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing collections, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring compliance with credit policies. This role requires strong analytical skills and experience in Accounts Receivable, ideally within luxury sectors.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in Collections or Accounts Receivable.
• Experience with luxury brands or HNWI clients is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the timely collection and allocation of funds from customers.
• Maintain relationships with clients to facilitate efficient payments.
• Investigate and resolve disputes to ensure prompt collection.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Leadership qualities

Excel skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Job Profile
Vista offers a unique portfolio of companies providing asset-free services in business aviation, including global flight coverage, aircraft leasing, finance, and advanced aviation technology.

This role is based in our London office. The Credit Controller will handle credit control and cash application tasks, ensuring efficient operations aligned with KPIs and expectations.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage the timely collection and allocation of funds from Vista customers, including sending payment requests, analyzing balances, and escalating bad debt issues.
• Maintain relationships with clients to facilitate efficient payments and resolve queries.
• Assess accounts regularly to minimize client exposure to debt.
• Investigate and resolve disputes to ensure prompt collection.
• Participate in client meetings regarding finance questions or issues.
• Ensure customers pay owed amounts by the due date using various payment methods.
• Negotiate payment plans with defaulting customers and initiate legal action if necessary.
• Allocate received cash daily into the business accounts.
• Ensure compliance with company credit policies, processes, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Generate reports to aid cash collection and identify problem areas.
• Recommend improvements to existing procedures and processes.
• Prepare daily and ad-hoc reports for management.

Perform other tasks as reasonably required by the Reporting Manager.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• At least 2 years' experience in Collections or Accounts Receivable.
• Experience with luxury brands or HNWI clients is highly beneficial.
• Self-motivated with leadership qualities to guide teams toward company goals.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, dynamic environment.
• Intermediate Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with SAP software is highly advantageous.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industry: Airlines and Aviation