European Credit Controller - Accounts Receivables

White Horse Employment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

White Horse Employment seeks a Credit Control/Accounts Receivable specialist to own AR ledgers for two Italian entities from Swindon. You will manage collections, assess credit, and support month-end activities to ensure accurate reporting.

You will collaborate with Sales, Finance and local teams across Europe, using your fluency in French and Italian and a recognised accounting qualification to foster strong partnerships and drive improvements in controls and cash flow.

Qualifications

• Experience in Credit Control and Accounts Receivable across multiple ledgers.
• Fluency in French and Italian is essential for the role.
• recognised accounting qualification with strong business partnering skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of AR ledgers for two Italian entities.
• Manage collections and monitor outstanding receivables.
• Set up new customer accounts with complete information.
• Assess customer credit risk and set appropriate limits.
• Lead debtor ageing reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and report weekly debtor data including bad debt figures.
• Support month-end closing and GL reconciliations.
• Prepare and upload weekly General Ledger entries.
• Collaborate with European SSC teams to improve processes.

Skills

AR ledger ownership

Credit control

French fluency

Italian fluency

Accounting mindset

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

What You Will Enjoy Doing

• Taking ownership of Accounts Receivable (AR) ledgers for two Italian entities and ensuring accurate and efficient ledger management.
• Managing collections and monitoring outstanding receivables across the relevant countries.
• Setting up new customer accounts and ensuring all required information is accurately recorded.
• Assessing customer credit risk and determining appropriate credit limits.
• Leading regular debtor ageing reviews with local Customer Service teams, Sales and Finance Controllers to discuss overdue accounts, review customer payment status and agree on appropriate actions.
• Preparing and reporting weekly debtor data, including actual and forecast bad debt figures.
• Managing month-end closing activities and completing reconciliations between Accounts Receivable and the General Ledger (GL).
• Preparing and uploading weekly General Ledger entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Collaborating with other departments across the European Shared Service Centre (SSC) to support efficient financial operations and continuous improvement.

What Makes You Great

• Proven experience in Credit Control and/or Accounts Receivable, with responsibility for managing multiple customer accounts and ledgers.
• Fluency in both French and Italian, which is essential for the role.
• A recognised accounting qualification.
• Strong business partnering skills, with a customer-focused approach and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with stakeholders across different departments.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet month-end deadlines and key reporting targets.