Accounts Receivable Specialist / Credit Controller

Accounts Receivable Specialist / Credit Controller - 6 Months Contract - Central London (3 days per week in office) - £180-£220 per day inside IR35

My client in the entertainment industry has an immdieat need for a highlly expereince Billing professional to own their Accouns receievable and billing processes for a 6 month rolling contract.

Job Description:

This role is pivotal in managing our accounts receivable processes and ensuring the efficient operation of our credit management function. The ideal candidate will have a proactive attitude towards financial management strong communication skills, and a keen eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Credit Management: Oversee daily credit management activities, including producing regular debtor reports and reconciling account movements.
• Customer Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, handling all billing inquiries and negotiations related to payment plans and billing issues.
• Invoicing and Collections: Manage the entire invoicing process from issuance to follow-up, ensuring prompt payments from clients and addressing any outstanding invoices.
• Sales Ledger Maintenance: Ensure accurate and timely posting of all bookings in the UK sales ledger.
• Cash Flow Forecasting: Prepare and forecast customer receipts to support cash flow management.
• Process Improvement: Actively contribute to the improvement of existing systems and processes to enhance credit control and accounts receivable functions.
• Reconciliation and Audit Support: Assist with customer account reconciliations, prepare sales ledger information for audits, and support year-end processes.
• Invoicing Oversight: Take ownership of the customer invoicing process for the UK entity, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Payment Allocation: Accurately allocate customer payments in a timely manner.
• Shared Inbox Management: Respond to customer billing inquiries and ensure smooth communication through the shared finance inbox.

Requirements:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate variances and understand their root causes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• AAT or a similar professional qualification in accounting or finance.
• Knowledge of international banking practices, including handling intermediary bank fees and foreign currency transactions.
• Experience with NetSuite and Salesforce is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with managing Work In Progress (WIP) and understanding of UK VAT regulations from a sales perspective.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of providing high-quality customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

If you have a passion for finance and a strong background in credit control and accounts receivable, we encourage you to apply for this dynamic role. Join our team and contribute to our ongoing success by ensuring our financial processes run smoothly and efficiently.

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