Credit Controller

Butler Ross; Hedge End; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation based in Hedge End is seeking a Credit Controller/Accounts Payable to manage credit control processes and support finance operations. The position offers a salary up to £30,000 with a hybrid working model, allowing up to 3 days per week working from home and requires 2 days per week on site. We are looking for candidates who are AAT qualified or part-qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA with strong Excel skills and an eye for detail. Previous experience in a finance role is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Ideally AAT qualified and/or part-qualified CIMA, ACCA, or ACA.
• Tech-savvy with strong Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute credit control processes.
• Monitor and reconcile customer accounts and incoming payments.
• Prepare and process sales and supplier invoices.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Client relationship management

Education

AAT qualified or part-qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a Credit Controller / Accounts Payable to join a leading organisation based in Hedge End with a salary up to 30,000. This position offers up to 3 days per week working from home.

Role responsibilities of the Credit Controller include:

• Manage and execute credit control processes, including issuing customer statements, chasing overdue payments, and negotiating payment plans.
• Monitor and reconcile customer accounts and incoming payments, maintaining accurate records of all credit activities.
• Prepare and process sales and supplier invoices, ensuring reconciliation with business pipelines and resolving any queries.
• Support cash flow forecasting, assist in financial audits, and contribute to improving finance department processes and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the finance team to support transactions, expenses, and ensure timely collection of outstanding debts.

Person Specification of the Credit Controller:

• Ideally AAT qualified and/or part-qualified CIMA, ACCA, or ACA with strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Tech-savvy with strong Excel skills, highly numerate, and meticulous with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of negotiating and maintaining positive client relationships.
• Proactive problem solver with a passion for continuous improvement and process optimisation within finance operations.
• Previous experience in a Credit Control or finance role within an agency or professional services environment is highly desirable.

Salary

Up to 30k

This position requires 2 days per week on site.

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within finance as a credit controller and/or accounts payable.