Accounts Receivable Controller

Are you ready for your next career challenge with a leading, worldwide brand?

Do you have experience of working in a small Finance team environment and experience of sales ledger function and credit control?

Our motto is to ‘take the best and set them challenges’, so if you feel you have the skills to exceed and are looking for a rewarding opportunity, then this may be the role for you!

Busch UK Limited in Telford is looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Controller to join our busy accounts team.

This opportunity provides either full time or job share opportunities for the right candidates.

The Accounts Receivable Controller role is to manage all aspects of the sales ledger function within Busch UK. Additionally to assist other functions within the Finance Department to ensure all Finance processes are accurate and maintained to comply with both Busch and Statutory requirements.

Responsibilities include:

To update all customer related information in the accounts function including but not limited to activating new accounts, maintaining details, credit checking new and old customers and inactivating where necessary
To chase all outstanding debts owing by Busch UK debtors to ensure that all monies are collected to maintain an excellent aged debt profile
Process all customer queries using Gedys and Infor and ensure that they are completed in the agreed timeframe. Also ensuring that any follow up is communicated to the customer
Create and maintain a monthly chase list report
To liaise with the key account managers on any queries
Process daily cash receipts to customer accounts and maintain sales ledger cashbook to support the Accounts Assistant
Complete month end processing within the agreed schedule to ensure that the BMIS report can be completed and sent to HO
Produce and reconcile monthly cash and invoice audit trails
Process all credit note application forms. Send credit notes to customers and perform monthly credit note analysis
Print monthly statements and send to customers
Ensure all monthly recharges to Intercompany sites are invoiced accurately and in a timely manner
Stop list procedure. Create an “on stop” list and block or unblock all customer accounts that have not paid to the agreed terms. Communicate to those affected internally and externally as needed
Prepare and send out a daily sales report and reconcile to trial balance at month end
Reconcile and agree all Intercompany balances at year end in preparation for external audit and confirm to trial balance
Produce the monthly EC Sales List and Intrastat reports as appropriate
Provide any information required for internal and external audits relating to sales ledger
Proactively deal with comments and complaints from suppliers and customers as they arise, investigating and recording issues thoroughly within Gedys and Infor as appropriate
It must be understood that the role holder has a responsibility to ensure that their work complies with all statutory requirements and with standing financial regulations of Busch
Ensure absolute confidentiality in all accounts matters and that security standards are fully implemented, including information security
Any other ad hoc duties as required including general office support and administration to support the smooth running of the Finance departmentAccounts Receivable Controller | Sales Ledger | Credit Control | Account Receivable | AAT

Essential Criteria:

In addition to relevant experience the ideal candidate will have Maths and English GCSE’s grade C or higher, or equivalent qualification and / or AAT/ICM qualified or PQ preferred.

The successful candidate will be measured against some business critical KPIs including:

Debtor Days less than 72 days old (or latest target)
No outstanding invoice queries older than 3 months
Month end tasks are completed by agreed timetable
Relevant accountancy manuals are updated and accurate
Achievement of Business plan targetsAs such the role requires:

Good numerical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Confident user of excel
Team player
The ability to communicate well both orally and written
Good time management
The ability to adapt to change and prioritise work load under tight deadlines while maintaining speed and accuracy is required
Desirable Criteria:

Whilst it is not essential as training is provided experience in the following software and applications would be desirable:

Use of INFOR and Gedys
About Us:

Busch Vacuum Pumps and Systems is one of the largest manufacturers of vacuum pumps, blowers and compressors in the world. Our products are at the forefront of vacuum and overpressure technology. The Busch product range offers the largest selection of industrial vacuum pumps available in the world today. We can draw on more than 50 years of experience and expertise in vacuum system manufacture, and can provide custom-made solutions for any kind of vacuum application. Our customers have always been central to our activities since the company was founded in 1963. Today, with 58 subsidiaries in 39 countries, we can provide sound advice and practical support directly at our customers’ location. In return for your skills we offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

Competitive Salary
23 days holiday + bank holidays
Annual Performance Related Increases
Matched Contribution Pension scheme
Discounted Health Care Schemes
Free onsite parking