[Hiring] AP/AR & Credit Control Consultant @Talent Shore

Role Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• Accounts Receivable
  • Monitor “Deal” emails and Whiteboard list to raise multicurrency / multi-entity customer invoices accurately and promptly.
  • 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 the 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 Accountant 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.

Benefits