Billing and Credit Control Specialist
- Annual Salary: up to £30k per annum, depending on experience
- Location: London SE1
- Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid, office based 1-2 days per week
Reed Accountancy are working exclusively with an international Advertising Technology group based in London SE1. We are looking to recruit a Billing and Credit Control Specialist to support the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Receivable function. This role involves month-end processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to deadlines. The successful candidate will report into the Billings and Collections Manager EMEA and collaborate with the wider Accounting function, Sales, Client Success, and Campaign Management teams.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Record and reconcile payment receipts from clients on the accounting software.
- Raise client invoices in line with contracts on the billing platform.
- Work with the Billing and Collections Manager to ensure revenue is recognised in line with IFRS 15 and support month-end/quarterly reporting.
- Build strong relationships both internally and externally to enable efficient query resolution.
- Ensure invoices and statements are sent to clients promptly to support working capital, which is monitored by management.
- Chase clients for status updates and payments to maintain a strong cash flow position.
- Work closely with the Campaign Management and Client Success teams to ensure billings are true and accurate, while meeting month-end deadlines.
- Support the team in meeting departmental goals, such as reducing provisions and achieving cash flow targets.
- Assist with audit queries when required.
- Provide support to the Finance function as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- A passion for finance and accounting.
- Strong communication skills.
- Good Excel skills.
- Proactive approach and ability to problem-solve.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise workload with good organisational skills and a flexible approach.
- Open to challenging the status quo and seeking improvements.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working policy – generally in-office once a week, with potential to increase depending on business needs.
- 25 days annual leave entitlement.
- Pension – automatically enrolled at 4%, with the option to match up to 8%.
- Private medical insurance, Life Assurance, Long Term Disability Plan.
- Give as you earn, Season Ticket Loan Scheme, Cycle Scheme.
- Contribution of £30 a year for eye tests.
- Employee Assistance Programmes.
- Professional subscriptions.
- Annual summer party
If you have a solid understanding of credit control or billings (or both), please don't hesitate to make an application for this dynamic, exciting opportunity.