Senior Accounts Receivable
Employer Location Loughborough, Leicestershire, England Salary £30,000 FTE (Paid hourly) Closing date 8 Apr 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
Senior Accounts Receivable Representative/ Senior Credit Controller (12‑Month Contract)Start date: ASAP
Contract length: 12 months
Hours: per week
Schedule: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Pay: Equivalent to £30,000 per annum (hourly paid)
About the Role
We are supporting a globally recognised organisation to recruit an experienced finance professional. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high‑performing finance team on a 12‑month contract, working independently to ensure excellence across Accounts Receivable processes. This position plays an important role in driving daily collection activity, reducing past‑due balances, improving DSO, and supporting wider financial performance. You will engage with internal and external partners across Customer Services, Sales, Commercial Finance, IT, Accounts Payable and General Ledger. This role is ideal for an experienced AR or Credit Control professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, detail‑oriented environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Accounts Receivable Representative, you will be responsible for:
1. Managing daily collections, including preparing statements, contacting customers regarding overdue invoices, and resolving disputes.
2. Conducting credit risk assessments for new and existing accounts.
3. Reviewing and releasing sales orders on credit hold.
4. Uploading invoices into external customer portals when required.
5. Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies relating to pricing, PO issues, short shipments, or billing method errors in collaboration with FP&A, Commercial, and Customer Services teams.
6. Supporting sales teams to drive revenue while managing financial risk.
7. Assisting with cash allocation activities when necessary.
8. Completing additional credit control or AR tasks as requested by line management.
Skills & Experience Required
9. Minimum 3 years' experience in Accounts Receivable and/or Credit Control.
10. Vocational education in Accounting or Finance, including passes in English and Maths.
11. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
12. Strong attention to detail and accuracy-data entry is a critical component.
13. Confident in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
14. Working knowledge of EDI and its impact on collections.
15. Ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally.
16. Strong administrative skills and the ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
17. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related subject.
18. Experience using ERP systems.
19. Additional certification in credit management or accounting.
20. Proficiency in the regional language (if applicable).
Why Apply?
You will be joining a dynamic environment with exposure to global processes and teams, giving you the opportunity to broaden your finance capabilities while contributing to meaningful business outcomes. The organisation is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
How to Apply
If you meet the criteria and are available to start immediately, please submit your CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
21. Corporate Governance
22. Credit Control
23. Part-Qualified Accountant
24. Payroll
25. Public Practice Accounting
26. Public Services Accounting
27. Senior Finance – Qualified
28. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
29. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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