Credit Controller (Maternity Cover)

• Annual Salary: £36,300
• Location: Hybrid (Flexible working arrangements)
• Job Type: Full-time, 12-month fixed term contract

We are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join our Finance team for a 12-month maternity cover. This role involves taking ownership of the accounts receivable function from start to finish, ensuring accurate invoicing, active debt management, and timely cash collection. You will be integral in supporting month-end processes, cashflow reporting, and audit activities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Sales Invoicing: Raise sales invoices accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Aged Debt: Proactively manage aged debt, liaising with both internal and external stakeholders, and escalate issues as necessary to ensure timely resolution.
• Accounts Receivable Management: Oversee the Accounts Receivable inbox, ensuring queries are promptly addressed or escalated appropriately. Maintain clear records and follow-ups on outstanding queries.
• Cashflow & Reporting: Provide regular cashflow updates to the Finance Director and Senior Finance Operations Manager.
• Month End & Reconciliations: Assist with month-end processes, including bank reconciliations and reporting tasks.
• Audit & Year End: Support year-end and audit requests related to accounts receivable.
• Payments & Refunds: Handle ad-hoc payments and process credit balance refunds.
• Wider Finance Support: Assist the Accounts Payable function during periods of leave, including payment runs and month-end tasks.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable and a good working knowledge of Accounts Payable.
• Clear and confident verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, proactive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a credit control role.
• Previous Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience working in a busy finance function.
• Business Central experience is desirable but not essential.

Benefits:

• 8% Pension contribution.
• 3x Life Assurance.
• Vitality Healthcare.
• Benefits Platform.
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus an additional 3 days at Christmas.
• Kit supplied for events, provided by our sponsor New Balance.
• Wellbeing allowance of £480 per year (prorated).
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

To apply for this Credit Controller position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.