Reports to: Management Accountant
This role represents a great opportunity to develop and shape the accounts function in a forward thinking, internationally expanding business. You will need to have enthusiasm, a strong team spirit and be passionate about hitting deadlines with an eye for accuracy.
Requirements:
Accounts Receivable
Monitor “Deal” emails and Whiteboard list to raise multicurrency / multi-entity customer invoices accurately in a timely manner.
Ensure the CIRF (Client Information Request Form) is sent out to new clients as soon as a deal is made, liaising professionally & diligently with client contacts to obtain necessary billing information & instructions.
Develop positive relationships with clients, managing any portals or specific invoicing requests proficiently.
In partnership with our Operations team, support the evaluation of creditworthiness of new clients and set commercially appropriate credit limits and terms of business
Ensure the timely receipt and allocation of payments across three global entities via Xero and multiple bank accounts in a variety of currencies.
Manage the Accounts Receivable Inbox and escalate queries as needed, partnering with sales colleagues where necessary.
Credit Control
Implement and maintain effective credit control procedures and processes, optimising the use of system solutions to automate where possible.
Provide regular, clear and insightful reporting internally on performance to the Leadership team via bi-weekly Credit Control meetings. Follow up with persistence & professionalism on overdue balances, raise any concerns and liaise with consultants regarding outstanding debts where necessary.
Familiar with the legal landscape and escalation options alongside the Management Accountant and external parties if required.
Maintain CEI & DSO reporting and look to achieve above industry norms on these metrics
Regularly send client statements to ensure accuracy
Accounts Payable
Process supplier invoices from Hubdoc into Xero across 3 entities, ensuring that the correct details are logged and that invoices are posted to the correct accounts – liaising with Management Accountant where necessary.
Reconcile supplier statements and follow up on unprocessed invoices
Prepare weekly AP payment runs for CFO & Management Account for approval in a timely manner
Manage the Accounts Payable Inbox and escalate queries as needed
Process & approve employee expense claims and liaise with Management Accountant to ensure prompt reimbursement in monthly payroll.
Financial Accounting
Assist with performing weekly / monthly bank reconciliation for GBP, US & EUR bank accounts
Liaise with other members of staff regarding credit card transactions & debit card transactions on Equals and Amex – ensuring accurate information uploaded to Xero
Perform monthly cost analysis with Management Accountant, updating monthly cost feeds to monthly Management Accounts.
Support the Cashflow Forecast for the short-term outlook with updates for scheduled supplier payments and review of anticipated outflows.
Ideal/ desirable profile:
• Proven experience as a Credit Controller or similar role (recruitment industry experience ideal but not essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in using financial software (Xero is desirable) and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel (intermediate level is desirable)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ambitious and determined to succeed
If you are a dedicated finance professional with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to credit control and problem solving, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our growing success.
