Credit Controller (Fixed term contract)

TN United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Credit Controller to join their dynamic team in Crawley. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth flow of cash within the organization. As part of a dedicated team, you will manage client invoicing, enhance processes, and maintain strong relationships with clients. With a focus on continuous improvement and compliance, you will play a vital role in the Order to Cash process. The company offers a range of benefits, including generous holiday allowances, a matched pension scheme, and support for work-life balance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

28 days + 8 bank holidays

Annual cash payment towards flexible benefits

Life Assurance (x4)

Company sick pay

Matched pension scheme

Discounts with major retailers

Maternity/adoption leave with full pay

Paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• Over 2 years of experience in Credit Control and Order To Cash activities.
• Good accounting knowledge across Accounts Receivable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional Credit Control service and ensure timely collections.
• Monitor ageing and risks associated with client invoicing.
• Participate in system and process improvements in Credit Control.

Skills

Accounting Knowledge

Order To Cash Experience

Credit Control

Sage Knowledge

Financial Accounting Systems

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Equiniti

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Equiniti is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology. With over 6,000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries.

EQ's vision is to be the leading global share registrar, offering complementary services to its client base and our values set the core foundations to our success. We are TRUSTED to deliver on our commitments, COMMERCIAL in building long term value, COLLABORATIVE in our approach and we IMPROVE by continually enhancing our skills and services. There has never been a better time to join EQ.

Role Summary

Credit Control plays a key part in the Order to Cash end to end process and is business critical. This role directly affects the cash flow for the Group

Core Duties/Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• To maintain a professional Credit Control service from the SSC. The service must lead and facilitate continuous process improvement and ensure tight invoice control, supporting Lean initiatives and maintaining integrity of the systems.
• Work with clients and the business to ensure clients pay on time
• Monitor ageing and risks associated with client invoicing
• Provide backup to the other Credit Controllers in order to provide both a divisional based credit control services, as well as backup for other divisions during peak periods.
• Feedback client issues on invoices to the OTC invoicing team to improve invoice quality and performance.
• Monitor and act upon change requests from the business to constantly improve the debtor day performance.
• Participation in system and process improvements in the Credit Control area to create a group wide Credit Control team.
• Ensure compliance to and maintenance of internal controls in accordance with the Equiniti Controllership Guide
• Establish relationships with Divisional contacts and the OTC team to ensure timely collection and allocation of customer payments.
• Ensure that all working practices follow Equiniti standard policies and procedures, including health & safety and equal opportunities.
• Track and solve issues raised by the Business

Skills, Capabilities and Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience, skills and behaviours:

• Good accounting knowledge across Accounts Receivable.
• Over 2 years working experience in Order To Cash activities, especially Credit Control
• Knowledge of Sage an advantage.
• Knowledge of other financial accounting systems

Being a permanent member of the team at EQ you will be rewarded by our company benefits, these are just a few of what is on offer and what makes us a unique employer:

• 28 days + 8 bank holidays. Option to buy more days through salary sacrifice.
• A cash payment annually towards flexible benefits, e.g., dental insurance, gym membership, the above extra holiday etc.
• x4 Life Assurance.
• Company sick pay (2 months full pay, 2 months half, following probation).
• Matched pension scheme (e.g., you pay in 6%, EQ pay in 6%), up to 10% each side (20% in total).
• Discounts with major retailers (EQ Wins).
• Maternity or adoption leave of 3 months full pay, with return-to-work bonus / 2 weeks paid paternity leave.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks. These consist of 5 year activity & GAP verification, DBS or Access NI, Credit, Sanctions & CIFAS checks