Credit Controller / AR Accountant

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 and has credit control and accounts receivable experience. Credit Controller / AR Accountant - Benefits * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays * 10% company bonus * Remote working * Pay care scheme * Pension scheme * Regular social events Credit Controller / AR Accountant - 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, whilst 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 months 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 * Able to work with a high level of accuracy * Excellent Excel skills (intermediate) Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £150 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)