About this role
Accounts Receivable Controller
What you will be doing:
- Prepare and process billing files accurately and within agreed deadlines.
- Ensure invoices are correctly coded, supported by appropriate documentation, and compliant with VAT and contractual requirements.
- Submit invoices through customer portals or alternative agreed channels.
- Monitor failed submissions or portal rejections and resolve promptly.
- Follow the company credit control policy and achieve monthly cash collection targets.
- Monitor aged debt and proactively chase overdue balances.
- Escalate high-risk accounts and recommend credit holds where appropriate.
- Maintain regular communication with customers, ensuring clear documentation of all interactions.
- Send monthly customer statements and ad hoc statements when requested.
- Handle customer queries quickly and professionally to avoid payment delays.
- Work closely with Sales, CS, and Operations teams to clear disputes or missing data issues.
- Cash Application & Ledger Integrity
- Ensure payments are allocated accurately and promptly.
- Perform regular reconciliations and ensure the AR ledger remains clean and accurate.
- Maintain complete documentation for audit and compliance.
- Ensure cost recharges are invoiced out on a timely manner and that the ledger is reconciled on a monthly basis.
- Lead the intercompany reconciliation process and manage our internal stakeholders
What you will bring:
Essential:
- Strong AR and credit control experience in a fast paced environment.
- Experience managing high volume billing cycles and customer portals.
- Solid understanding of VAT, invoicing controls, and credit management principles.
- Excellent relationship management and confident communication skills.
- Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
- Persistent, organised, and able to prioritise effectively. Desirable:
- AAT qualified or currently studying towards an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Experience working in a multi-entity or international business environment.
- Experience managing intercompany reconciliations.
- Knowledge of audit requirements and internal financial controls.
- Experience supporting month-end close activities.
Why Edenred PayTech?
We are a subsidiary of the Edenred group and leaders in prepaid solutions including banking, virtual cards, debit, credit, and prepaid processing.
As an Edenred PayTech employee you will get the support and structure that you need to enjoy your work and develop your career while doing what you love and making a difference in a fast-paced and innovative business.
What you will get:
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Hybrid working environment (min. 3 days per week in the office)
- Pension Scheme – employer 6% with minimum employee contribution 3%
- Discretionary bonus scheme based on company and personal performance
- Medical & international travel cover (leisure and action sports)
- Life insurance (4x salary)
- Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program (extended access to family members)
- Holiday trading scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee discount shopping platform
- Employee referral bonus scheme
- Digital learning platform
- Complimentary fruit and other in office snacks & refreshments
- Volunteering programme
- Social events
Diversity:
Edenred PayTech are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, colour, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, marital status or civil partnership/union status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable country or local laws.
About Us
The Edenred State of mind - We are a unique company. We are looking for new employees who will embrace the Edenred adventure with the same intensity and passion as we do. They will feel right at ease at Edenred because they like to push back the boundaries, try new things, constantly improve, win and grow. We need women and men who share our ambition, who are looking to perform, challenge us and themselves to move forward every day. We are looking for women and men who want to vibe with us.