At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage credit accounts and ensure timely payments while collaborating with finance teams.
- Company: Leading IT organisation with a hybrid working culture.
- Benefits: 25 days holiday, 10% bonus, remote work, and social events.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in financial management.
- Qualifications: Experience in credit control and strong communication skills.
Our client is a leading IT organisation that is looking for a full-time Credit Controller/Accounts Receivable Accountant to manage the company’s credit accounts. This is a hybrid working role which would suit someone who has worked in a similar position with credit control and accounts receivable experience.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 10% company bonus
- Remote working
- Pay care scheme
- Pension scheme
- Regular social events
About The Role:
Reporting into the Finance Manager, this is a blended role of credit control and accounts receivable, managing the company's credit accounts and ensuring that clients pay their outstanding balances on time, while managing and overseeing the company's incoming payments, ensuring all receivables are accurately recorded and collected in a timely manner.
Key responsibilities:
- Monitor outstanding customer balances, follow up on overdue accounts, and escalate issues to the Finance Manager for further action as needed.
- Contact clients to chase overdue payments, negotiate payment plans, and discuss credit limits or transaction options.
- Evaluate the creditworthiness of new and existing customers, propose credit limits, and seek approval based on financial assessments.
- Identify potential bad debt risks and recommend actions.
- Collaborate with sales and external finance teams to resolve payment disputes and improve cash collection, and support Sales Order Processing with credit limit reviews.
- Generate and send invoices and monitor incoming payments.
- Reconcile customer accounts to ensure payments are accurately posted and resolve any discrepancies in accounts receivable balances.
- Prepare and analyse aging reports to identify overdue accounts and manage collections.
- Prepare the schedules and post journals to close the month's accounts.
The successful Credit Controller / AR Accountant will have/be:
- Previous experience in a credit control role/accounts receivable role.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
- Able to work independently and take initiative.
- High level of accuracy.
- Excellent Excel skills (intermediate).
Locations
Credit Controller / AR Accountant in Farnborough, Hampshire employer: Howett Thorpe
Howett Thorpe is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a generous holiday allowance, competitive pension, and flexible working options, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally in the vibrant town of Farnham. Join a dedicated team committed to fostering positive change and making a meaningful impact across multiple sites.
