Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist. LilyLifestyle

Permanent Senior Credit Controller / Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Receivable / Credit Controller to join a global organisation operating across multiple international markets. This fully end-to-end role owns the AR and credit control process, supporting a B2B / professional customer base. It is part of the initial build‑out of a large finance team at a Leicester base, offering excellent scope for career progression and future people‑management responsibility as the team continues to grow.

• End-to-end Accounts Receivable and Credit Control
• Cash application and allocation across multi-currency ledgers
• Proactive collections and overdue debt management
• Credit risk assessment and ongoing account monitoring
• Supporting and driving automation of AR processes
• Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships (internal & external)
• Managing a portfolio of B2B / professional clients
• Ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all AR activities

• SAP experience – essential
• Strong Excel capability (pivot tables, data manipulation, analysis)
• Experience with multi-currency ledgers within a global business
• Exposure to shared service centre (SSC) environments is highly desirable
• Alternatively, proven experience in high-volume, fast-paced settings

• Proven background in Accounts Receivable / Credit Control
• Strong communication skills with customer-facing experience
• Ability to confidently manage stakeholder relationships
• Highly organised with a strong sense of urgency
• Demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and responsiveness
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment