Accounts Receivable Credit Controller

We’re excited to be looking for an Accounts Receivable Credit Controller to join our Finance team.

The Accounts Receivable Credit Controller will support the Accounts Receivable Lead in managing and developing the credit control function.

You’ll have a strong focus on maximising cash collections, minimising bad debt, and ensuring effective management of the sales ledger. The role will also be responsible for maintaining positive and professional relationships with customers while ensuring timely resolution of outstanding balances.

• Responsible for maximising cash collection, reduce outstanding debt and bad debt risk, and ensure the sales ledger remains accurate and aligned with KPI targets
• Provide excellent customer service by building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, resolving queries promptly, and managing payment plans and credit control activities effectively
• Deliver accurate financial reporting, daily bank reconciliations, credit risk monitoring and effective use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Support efficient Accounts Receivable operations, drive process improvements and contribute to NCFE's overall financial performance.
• Promote continuous improvement, support team objectives and contribute to a positive, collaborative workplace culture.

• Proven experience in credit control within a complex organisation.
• Experienced user of accounting software and proven ability to adapt to new systems.
• Strong knowledge of debt collection processes and negotiating payment arrangements.
• A good understanding of the legal process of debt collection
• Confident relationship builder with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines accurately.
• Strong IT skills, including accounting systems, Excel, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and a positive, proactive approach.

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Imagine a career where your contributions affect not only what people learn, but the way that learning is developed and delivered.

With over 170 years of education experience our core purpose remains at the heart of the organisation – to promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society, making sure no learner is left behind.   

Want to know more? Take a look at our website https://www.ncfe.org.uk/  

Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your CV if you have the commitment to excel in this position.

We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve. 

We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.