Senior Credit Control

Reed; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Career development opportunities

Stable finance team

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced Sales Ledger & Credit Control Accountant in Milton Keynes for a full-time permanent role. You will own the sales ledger, drive cash collection, and support month-end and audit processes within a growing finance team.

The ideal candidate has proven credit control and sales ledger experience, excellent communication skills, and strong numerical abilities. The role is office-based, Monday–Friday, 9:00–17:00, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Credit Control and Sales Ledger position.
• Strong debt collection track record and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong numerical and reconciliation abilities.
• Good organisational skills with ability to prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Daily posting and allocation of cash receipts.
• Generate customer statements and reminder communications.
• Maintain a clean and accurate sales ledger and resolve balances.
• Review new customer applications and perform credit checks.
• Monitor and release orders held due to credit restrictions.
• Proactively collect debt via telephone, email and letters.
• Manage overdue accounts and assist with month-end reporting.
• Support audit processes with documentation.

Skills

Credit control

Sales ledger

Communication

Numerical ability

Organisation

Excel

ERP experience

Independent worker

Education

AAT Level 2/3

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sales Ledger & Credit Control Accountant

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Full Time Permanent

Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm Office Based

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Ledger & Credit Control Accountant to join a well-established and growing business. This role is ideal for a proactive finance professional who enjoys taking ownership of the sales ledger, building strong customer relationships, and ensuring outstanding debt is collected effectively.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for managing a substantial sales ledger, driving cash collection performance, producing accounts receivable reporting, and supporting month-end and annual audit processes.

If you are a tenacious credit controller with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Ledger Management

• Daily posting and allocation of cash receipts.
• Generate customer statements and reminder communications.
• Maintain a clean and accurate sales ledger, resolving outstanding credit balances.
• Review new customer account applications, perform credit checks, and set up accounts.
• Monitor and release orders held due to credit restrictions where appropriate.

Credit Control

• Proactively manage debt collection through telephone, email, and written correspondence.
• Minimise aged debt and maintain strong collection performance.
• Review customer credit limits and payment terms.
• Work closely with internal departments to resolve invoice-related queries.
• Manage overdue accounts, legal escalations, and insolvency cases.
• Support monthly bad debt provision reviews.

Reporting & Month End

• Produce monthly Accounts Receivable reports for management.
• Support and participate in regular credit control review meetings.
• Assist with month-end accounting activities and reporting deadlines.
• Work towards agreed collection and debtor KPIs.

Audit Support

• Assist with interim and year-end external audit requirements.
• Prepare supporting documentation and evidence for audit testing.
• Ensure accurate records are maintained to support a successful audit process.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in a Credit Control and Sales Ledger position.
• A strong track record of successful debt collection.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong numerical and reconciliation abilities.
• Good understanding of sales ledger processes and accounts receivable.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience using financial systems (ERP experience advantageous).
• The ability to work independently and use initiative.

Desirable

• Experience supporting month-end close activities.
• AAT Level 2 or Level 3 qualification (or currently studying).
• Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Experience supporting finance projects and process improvements.
• Exposure to audit preparation activities.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £35,000
• Permanent, full-time position
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Stable and supportive finance team
• Opportunity to take ownership of a key function within the business
• Exposure to month-end reporting and audit processes
• Career development opportunities within a growing organisation