Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable Manager - 12-month Fixed-Term Contract - £40,000 - £60,000 - Central London (with hybrid working)

Our client is an award-winning Private Equity firm with an impressive track record of performance. With offices in London and New York (and 11 other offices globally), the company has an excellent reputation in the market and has been a growth story. Their Finance function is now recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable Manager on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, to take ownership of the end-to-end invoicing, credit control and cash collection process. This role will lead on ensuring accurate and timely invoice issuance, driving down aged debt, maintaining strong client relationships, and improving control and visibility over receivables across multiple jurisdictions. It is a senior and visible role that requires close co-ordination and confident communication with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally, and a clear remit to raise the standard of the receivables function as the business scales.

The company offers hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 from home) along with a positive working environment and collaborative/friendly team.

Purpose of role:

This role is designed to centralise, strengthen and lead the accounts receivable and credit control function, improving the efficiency, accuracy and timeliness of invoicing and collections across the business, and materially reducing aged debt. It will involve leading systems and process improvement projects and raising the standard of the function as the business transitions into a more demanding reporting environment.

Profile Criteria:

1. 5+ years of experience (the more the better) in credit control, accounts receivable or finance operations, including time in a supervisory or managerial capacity (although this role will not have any direct reports)
2. Track record of owning an end-to-end receivables / credit control function in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment
3. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to set and maintain process discipline
4. Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders internally and externally
5. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
6. Proficiency in Excel; experience with Microsoft Business Central or similar accounting software desirable
7. Experience from the investment management, private equity or financial services sector would be desirable