Accounts Receivable​/Credit Controller

Position: Accounts Receivable / Credit Controller
Your new company My client is a global events company, based in the heart of London. The events are focused on promoting innovation and technology that will change the way people live. This company prides themselves on partnering with the world's leading companies and innovators to make a difference. Hybrid: 4 days in the office, Fridays from home (early finish) Your new role Accounts Receivable Raise accurate and timely sales invoices in Salesforce and Certinia (Financial Force) in line with contractual terms Maintain customer master data and ensure the integrity of the sales ledger Allocate customer payments promptly and resolve unallocated cash items Investigate and resolve invoicing and billing discrepancies Manage credit notes and billing adjustments where required Credit Control Proactively chase outstanding balances via telephone and email Manage customer credit limits and payment terms in line with company policy Monitor overdue debt and escalate high-risk accounts when appropriate Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with customers and internal stakeholders Month-End & Financial Close Support the month-end close process for Accounts Receivable in line with reporting deadlines Ensure the sales ledger is fully up-to-date and reconciled prior to close Review and resolve aged debt, credit balances, and outstanding queries Prepare and support AR reconciliations, including debtor and cash balance Assist with month-end billing and revenue checks within Salesforce and Certinia Provide explanations for movements in debtor balances month-on-month Support internal and external audit requests relating to Accounts Receivable Reporting & Stakeholder Support Produce weekly and monthly aged debtor reports Support cash flow forecasting and AR reporting for Finance Management Work closely with Sales and Event teams to resolve billing and payment queries Contribute to continuous improvement of AR, credit control, and month-end processes What you'll need to succeed Essential Proven experience in Accounts Receivable and Credit Control Hands-on experience with Salesforce and Certinia (Financial Force) or similar finance systems Strong understanding of sales ledger management, cash allocation, and debt collection Experience supporting month-end AR close activities Confident communicator with B2B credit control experience Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, lookups)

Desirable Experience in an event, exhibitions, media, or fast-paced commercial environment Exposure to multi-currency or international customers Experience working to tight month-end deadlines What you'll get in return Hybrid working: 4 days office-based, 1 day remote Early finish: 1pm on remote working day Exposure to a global events business and collaborative finance team Competitive salary and benefits package What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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