Ap Ar & Credit Control

### 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. Originally posted on [Himalayas](https://himalayas.app)