Officer, Finance & Banking, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections

FT Technologies is a market-leading technology company with operations in Surrey and Madrid, specialising in the design and manufacture of advanced ultrasonic wind sensors. Using unique acoustic resonance technology, our sensors deliver highly accurate wind speed, direction, and temperature measurements in a compact and robust design.

For over 20 years, our technology has been trusted across the global wind energy sector. As we continue to strengthen our position in renewable energy, we are also expanding into new markets including meteorology, marine, and infrastructure. With a team of around 100 specialists, FT combines engineering excellence, innovation, and collaboration to solve complex real-world challenges. As a growing SME, we offer the opportunity to make a real impact in a highly innovative environment.

• Responsible to the Financial Controller
• 40 hours per week
• Key contacts include all internal employees and external Customers, Suppliers, and Auditors
• Located in Sunbury-on-Thames (Hybrid optional)

The Finance Officer (Accounts Receivable & Credit Control) supports the smooth and efficient financial operations of the FT Group, with responsibility for accounts receivable, credit control, financial administration, and related finance activities. The role plays an important part in maintaining strong cash flow, minimising financial risk, ensuring accurate financial records, and supporting the wider Finance team across day-to-day operations and reporting activities.

As part of the Finance Team, your responsibilities will include:

• Raise and process customer invoices, credit notes, and statements accurately and promptly
• Raise intercompany sale invoices and reconcile intercompany sales and cost of sales
• Monitor customer accounts to ensure payments are received within agreed credit terms
• Allocate incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries, discrepancies, and payment disputes promptly
• Maintain accurate customer account records within the finance system

• Proactively chase overdue payments via telephone, email, and written correspondence
• Review aged debt reports and prioritise collection activities
• Escalate unresolved debts to the Financial Controller
• Recommend suspension or release of customer credit facilities where necessary
• Liaise with the sales team to resolve customer payment and delivery issues

• Evaluate the creditworthiness of new and existing clients by checking credit histories and setting appropriate credit limits
• Assess customer creditworthiness and recommend suitable credit limits
• Monitor customer payment behaviour and identify potential financial risks
• Maintain and monitor credit limits and credit status

• Produce regular aged debtor and collection reports for management
• Reconcile accounts receivable ledger balances
• Assist with month-end and year-end finance processes
• Support audits by providing relevant documentation and explanations

• File import and export documentation for VAT records
• File quarterly VAT returns for all companies in the group
• Deal with VAT queries and support the Financial Controller with HMRC Audits

• Post and pay courier invoices in sales companies
• Maintain Cash Books and prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Maintain Petty Cash system: reconcile Petty Cash and enter the system
• Reconcile and maintain foreign currency floats and enter them into the system
• Set up new Business Partner (Customer) accounts on the SAP system
• Support accounts payable as…