Accounts Receivable / Credit Control (Accrington)

This company is a leading UK-based manufacturer with a global footprint and a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation, and sustainability. Still proudly family-owned, the business operates a fully integrated production model across several UK locations. Its facilities range from advanced manufacturing sites to inspiring showrooms and despite its size and scale it maintains a close-knit, values-driven culture where people are empowered, supported, and encouraged to grow.

Following an internal move of progression for one of the experienced credit controllers, the team is now seeking a Credit Controller to back fill that position.

About the Accounts Receivable Job

This Accounts Receivable job will suit a candidate who has done sales ledger and credit control as part of their role OR stand alone, but looking for more autonomy and responsibility in a good sized established team.

This credit control job will join a dedicated credit control team that works closely with colleagues across the business to maintain a healthy cash position. The part of the ledger this role will manage is in a strong position with minimal aged debt and strong customer relationships.

This is not a back-office role, your work will be essential to the business, and you'll have ownership from start to finish of your Accounts Receivable Ledger, with your duties including:

• Setting up and monitoring customer accounts
• Proactively managing credit terms and limits
• Chasing outstanding payments and resolving queries
• Liaising with internal teams and external clients
• Allocating and posting cash receipts.

The wider finance function includes teams focused on transactional finance, payroll, and international operations.

Requirements:

You must have some credit control experience as part of your role, or stand alone, and enjoy working autonomously but values being part of a supportive team.

• Experience : Minimum 2 years in finance including credit control role
• Systems: Comfortable with Excel; ERP experience is helpful but not essential
• Attributes : Proactive, self-motivated, and confident handling their own workload
• Team Fit : Friendly and professional, able to collaborate with colleagues while taking responsibility for your own portfolio.

What You'll Get

Aside from joining a collaborative, supportive team in a profitable stable family friendly business, you'll be rewarded with a competitive salary (discussed on application) depending on experience and ongoing development. Advanced holiday allowance and lots of other benefits.