Credit Controller and Accounts Receivable

Crowley Cox; London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance team in Southwest London is seeking a Credit Controller and Accounts Receivable Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will manage debt collection, process payments, and ensure customer service excellence, all within a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Team-building activities

Supportive management

Office in vibrant location

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Accounts Receivable Clerk and Credit Controller.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and credit practices.
• High accuracy and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Implement the company credit control policy and maintain monthly debt collection targets.
• Process customer payments, manage credit control calendar, and review policies.
• Reconcile accounts receivable ledger and perform month-end reconciliations.

Skills

Credit control

Customer service

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

CICM or AAT qualifications (actively studying)

Tools

Sage 200

Excel

Job description

Credit Controller and Accounts Receivable

Southwest London

Hybrid, 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

Established, growing, and financially stable retail company is recruiting a Credit Controller and Accounts Receivable Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fabulous opportunity to join a dynamic finance team in a hybrid capacity.

The company is inclusive, multicultural, and social. You will enjoy many team-building activities including winter ski holidays, summer & Christmas parties, and Friday night drinks! The head of finance is nurturing and supportive, providing opportunities to develop your finance career. Many employees enjoy long careers here because the company genuinely cares for its staff.

Work in modern offices in Southwest London with social open-plan facilities. The location is minutes from a vibrant high street with boutique shops, restaurants, bars, and cafes. Close to local tubes, trains, and bus routes, offering convenient access for commuting. Apply today to join this fantastic company!

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Spearhead and implement the company credit control policy, maintaining monthly debt collection targets.
2. Chase overdue debts using credit control software and phone calls in a calm, professional manner.
3. Send invoice reminders and contact customers to facilitate payment of due invoices.
4. Process customer payments over the phone using a secure online merchant terminal.
5. Manage your own credit control calendar to ensure timely follow-up.
6. Review and improve credit control policies periodically.
7. Process customer refunds and trade references upon request.
8. Generate statements and reports on accounts receivable status.

Managing the sales ledger:

1. Identify and resolve billing discrepancies with clients.
2. Process daily receipts and transactions in accordance with financial policies and procedures.
3. Verify, classify, post, and record accounts receivable data.
4. Prepare and issue invoices, credit notes, and bank deposits.
5. Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure accuracy of payments.
6. Reclassify stock and perform nominal reanalysis as needed.
7. Perform month-end bank reconciliations.
8. Process accounts payable transactions.
9. Recommend process improvements and document procedures.

Software Skills:

1. Experience with spreadsheets and accounting software, ideally Sage 200.
2. Strong Excel skills (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas).

Skills Required:

1. Proven experience as an Accounts Receivable Clerk and Credit Controller.
2. Solid understanding of accounting principles, credit practices, and collection regulations.
3. Ability to manage accounting figures and financial records accurately.
4. Data entry skills and numerical aptitude.
5. Customer service and negotiation skills.
6. High accuracy and attention to detail.
7. Actively studying CICM or AAT qualifications.

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