Finance Assistant: Credit Control & AR Specialist

PCI TRGR Penn Pharmaceutical Services Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services in the United Kingdom is seeking a Credit Control Specialist to develop and implement enhancements to the credit control process, conduct regular credit checks, manage outstanding balances, and issue monthly statements. You will support month-end close and management accounts, ensuring accurate billing and reconciliation.

The role requires an AAT qualification (or equivalent), strong numerical skills and Excel proficiency, with high attention to detail and the ability to work

Qualifications

• AAT qualification (or equivalent) or equivalent working experience desirable.
• Experience in a demanding finance team.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and report large volumes of data.
• Computer literate with demonstrable experience of Microsoft Office Excel.
• High level of numeracy and literacy skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to work effectively and contribute as part of a team.
• Works well under pressure and when meeting tight deadlines.
• Able to organize and prioritize own workload.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey information clearly.
• Able to maintain confidentiality to ensure GDPR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review the company credit control procedure and develop and implement enhancements where required.
• Regular credit checking, ongoing reviews, and monitoring of customer accounts.
• Manage outstanding sales balances due and contact customers to confirm payments.
• Send monthly statements and post receipts to customer accounts.
• Achieve monthly aged debt reduction targets and target DSO.
• Hold weekly/fortnightly AR calls with key stakeholders to review overdue invoices and steps for resolution.
• Initiate proceedings to recover outstanding debts when needed.
• Respond to and resolve disputes on Sales Ledger with Clients in partnership with the Project Manager.
• Ensure required credit notes have supporting documentation and authorization.
• Keep the company up to date with new credit management procedures and techniques.
• Carry out month end Accounts Receivable procedures, including currency translation and GL reconciliations.
• Own invoice production and timely issuing of invoices; ensure accuracy of billing.
• Maintain a clean bank reconciliation with posted receipts; coordinate intercompany postings.
• Assist with ad hoc projects at the request of the Finance Director and Berlin site.

Skills

AAT qualification

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Team player

GDPR compliance

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PCI Pharma Services in the United Kingdom is seeking a Credit Control Specialist to develop and implement enhancements to the credit control process, conduct regular credit checks, manage outstanding balances, and issue monthly statements. You will support month-end close and management accounts, ensuring accurate billing and reconciliation.

The role requires an AAT qualification (or equivalent), strong numerical skills and Excel proficiency, with high attention to detail and the ability to work