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Overview

Senior Credit Controller (Accounts Receivable) role at ELEMIS. Reporting to the Credit Manager and supporting a team of Junior Credit Controllers, this position partners with the Finance team, Customer Services, Dispatch team and Sales to ensure end-to-end credit control processes support accurate books and a positive customer experience.

You will manage large-scale accounts in the USA and UK from an Accounts Receivable perspective, maintaining positive working relationships and investigating any deductions. This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week) with hybrid working from Avonmouth offices.

• Follow end-to-end credit control processes including booking cash, issuing invoices, raising credit notes, reconciling accounts and chasing debt.
• Support the day-to-day operations of the AR department; as an initial point of contact, provide coaching, guidance and training to a team of Credit Controllers to ensure high-quality, efficient work.
• Maintain and update client accounts with BACS statements, remittance advices and credit card receipts.
• Issue computerised statements to customers and other internal departments when required.
• Update the AR Module on D365 with details pertaining to a customer’s account.
• Monitor Credit Hold orders and release accordingly on a daily basis for UK & US ledgers.
• Update computerised cashbook and post to the system daily for UK & US payments.
• Carry out credit searches on new credit applications received.
• Provide copy invoices and reports for Sales Department and clients as required.
• Review AR Mailbox to ensure all queries are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Assist in collating month-end statements.
• Support the Finance team with third-party information requests (e.g., coordinating documentation for external audits).
• Collaborate with colleagues to share knowledge, foster teamwork and promote a spirit of mutual respect and support.
• Understand and abide by company and departmental rules, policies and procedures.
• Carry out other duties as requested by management.

• Solid experience within credit control/AR (ideally 5 years)
• Proven experience with financial systems
• Good computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel (VLOOKUP, PIVOT, SUMIF) and Outlook
• Accurate data inputting skills
• Excellent telephone manner

• Ability to maintain positive relationships
• Co-operation: ability to build relationships to support team members, share resources and knowledge and collaborate with others to achieve goals
• Communication: ability to convey information clearly and professionally, both in person and via written and verbal communication
• Flexibility: ability to adapt to processes and work under pressure or in ambiguous situations
• Organising: ability to manage time, priorities and deadlines
• Precision: attention to detail and clear record-keeping
• Dependability: reliable timekeeping and confidentiality
• Decisiveness: ability to make sound decisions and respond confidently to challenges
• Decision-making: ability to make logical decisions after consideration of alternatives

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and professional
• High personal standards and values
• Proactive and assertive attitude
• Dynamic and professional appearance
• Friendly and respectful attitude towards management, staff and customers
• Empathetic with customers and maintain good etiquette
• Open to continuous learning and improving performance

• Generous staff discount on ELEMIS products and spa treatments, as well as discounts on L’OCCITANE Group products
• Well-being policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity, Income Protection, Life Assurance and more
• Generous holiday allowance, increasing with length of service
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan (with dental)
• Private medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme for associates and families
• Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, length-of-service awards
• And more

• Associate

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries
• Cosmetics

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The Finance Department is based in the London and Bristol offices and comprises four teams: Management Information, Credit Control, Billing, and Cashiering & Accounts Payable. Each team is headed by a Manager reporting to the Head of Finance. This role will be based in the Bristol Office as part of a wider team of 6 (including 5 Credit Controllers and a Manager based in London).

To provide front-line support to both the London and Bristol offices in managing working capital efficiently, reducing lockup and debtors, and ensuring compliance with cash collection policies to maximize revenue. The role involves extensive collaboration with key stakeholders across the business. You will work closely with the Credit Manager to deliver a results-focused collection service, provide routine and ad-hoc credit control solutions, develop systems, and contribute to the strategic direction of the credit control and wider Finance team. This role will be heavily focused on our Insurance practice.

• Identify and develop key client contacts necessary to secure recovery
• Undertake proactive regular reviews and follow-up chasing of outstanding debts
• Produce debtor analysis for key clients and ensure compliance with client-specific protocols/SLAs
• Liaise with Partners / client leads and advise of any issues, developing strategies to resolve where appropriate
• Support lawyers with reconciliations and other ad hoc debtor analysis
• Identify problem debts and ensure compliance with escalation policy
• Meet monthly team and individual cash collection & aging targets
• Adhere to internal credit control procedures, escalation policy, and best practices
• Conduct regular Partner meetings with Revenue Controllers to ensure a coordinated approach to working capital and recovery actions
• Contribute to internal policy reviews and market information capture
• Undertake any ad-hoc responsibilities as required

• Demonstrates a growth mindset and commitment to lifelong learning
• Minimum 2 years' Credit Control experience in legal or insurance sectors
• Experience in varied commercial collections
• Knowledge of Financial controls & SARs
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to see the big picture
• Confident interpersonal skills and personal impact
• Excellent presentation skills
• Enthusiastic, positive, and flexible attitude
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Strong PC literacy and systems skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to build collaborative client relationships
• Organized, with good planning and prioritization skills
• Commercial awareness and understanding of team objectives
• Strong IT skills, including knowledge of Aderant and ARCS or similar systems
• Committed to supporting an inclusive and collaborative culture

We value diverse perspectives to solve problems creatively. Everyone who applies or works here is treated equitably. We support accessibility and adjustments to help you do your best work. Our flexible working policies are designed to support your commitments outside of work. Please contact our recruitment team for questions about our hybrid and flexible working approaches.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Law Practice

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We are looking for a Credit Controller to join our growing finance function. Within this role you will follow end-to-end credit control process ensuring accurate books and records and a positive customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow end to end credit control process including (but not limited to) booking cash, issuing invoices, raising credit notes, reconciling accounts and chasing debt
• Maintain and update client accounts with BACS statements, remittance advices and credit card receipts
• Issue computerised statements to customers and other internal departments when required
• Update AR Module on D365 with any details pertaining to a customer’s A/C
• Monitor Credit Hold orders and release accordingly on a daily basis for UK & US ledgers
• Update computerised cashbook and post to the system on a daily basis for UK & US payments
• Provide copy invoices and reports for Sales Department and clients as required
• Issue month end invoicing
• Assist in collating month end statements

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience within the Credit Control or Sales Ledger
• Proven experience of financial systems
• Good level of computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent telephone manner
• Ability to maintain positive relationships

About ELEMIS

ELEMIS is the most exciting and innovative British brand in the spa and skincare industry. Rapidly expanding globally, the brand is available in over 45 countries and is continually introducing new and revolutionary products to the market.

A brand with true integrity, passion and commitment, ELEMIS is award-winning, results-driven and visionary – just like our people.

Sustainability is at the heart of ELEMIS' responsibilities. As a brand and as people, we ensure all duties and actions contribute to the short and long-term sustainability goals set-forth by the ELEMIS - Climate, Biodiversity & People Pillars.

We are committed to Elemis’ sustainability pledge when ordering testers and professional grade products and when planning and executing promotional activities, reducing waste wherever possible.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Other

Retail and Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

Credit Controller required in Bristol

• Starting salary negotiable pending experience.
• 37.5-hour week Monday to Friday.
• Hybrid working contract available after a 3-month probationary period.
• Fantastic career prospects with one of the top 25 "Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For."

Our client, a large franchise-approved car dealer group with sites across the whole of the UK, is currently recruiting for a Credit Controller to join their dealership in Bristol on a hybrid working contract.

Reporting to the Credit Control Manager and working as part of a friendly accounts and administration team, as a Credit Controller, you will be responsible for chasing and retrieving debts as they become due for payment and pursuing overdue accounts. You'll support colleagues in managing all aspects of credit control vehicle financial affairs and work to the highest standards of ethics in all financial dealings.

To be eligible, our client is looking for a well-presented individual who has a positive work ethic and ideally recent or current experience within a similar administration-oriented position where you will analyse and interpret large sets of data from a variety of sources. Any experience with credit control or in accounts would be highly advantageous. Ideally you'll be enthusiastic, highly organised and a good team player, able to work to strict deadlines and pay attention to detail. You must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information, have strong organisational skills and be IT literate with experience using Microsoft Office. You will also need a UK driving licence with minimal points.

What's in it for you? For your hard work as a Credit Controller, our client is offering:

• Starting salary fully negotiable pending experience.
• Access to full in-house and manufacturer-approved training.
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance.
• 33 days annual leave (including the bank holidays).
• Various additional company benefits, including access to the "Perks at Work" discount website, a cycle-to-work scheme and staff purchase discounts, amongst others.
• Fantastic career prospects with one of the top 25 "Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For."
• 37.5-hour week Monday to Friday.
• Hybrid working contract available after a 3-month probationary period.

If you are interested in hearing more about this Credit Controller job in the Bristol area, please contact Hamish Lowrie at Perfect Placement Today.

Overview

Credit Controller required in Bristol. Starting salary negotiable pending experience. 37.5-hour week Monday to Friday. Hybrid working contract available after a 3-month probationary period.

Fantastic career prospects with one of the top 25 "Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For." Our client, a large franchise-approved car dealer group with sites across the UK, is recruiting for a Credit Controller to join their Bristol dealership on a hybrid working contract.

• Chase and retrieve debts as they become due for payment and pursue overdue accounts.
• Support colleagues in managing all aspects of credit control for vehicle financial affairs and maintain the highest standards of ethics in all financial dealings.
• Analyse and interpret large sets of data from a variety of sources to inform credit decisions and reporting.

• Well-presented with a positive work ethic; ideally recent or current experience in a similar administration-oriented position
• Any experience with credit control or accounts would be highly advantageous
• Enthusiastic, highly organised, and a good team player; able to work to strict deadlines and pay attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information; strong organisational skills; IT literate with experience using Microsoft Office
• UK driving licence with minimal points

• Starting salary fully negotiable pending experience
• Access to full in-house and manufacturer-approved training
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Various additional benefits, including Perks at Work, cycle-to-work, and staff purchase discounts
• Fantastic career prospects with one of the top 25 "Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For"
• 37.5-hour week Monday to Friday
• Hybrid working contract available after a 3-month probationary period

If you are interested in hearing more about this Credit Controller job in the Bristol area, please contact Hamish Lowrie at Perfect Placement Today.

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Finance Specialist Recruiter | Bristol & South West

Sheridan Maine have been entrusted to support an professional services business based in central Bristol who are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their accounts department on a permanent basis.

• Managing a portfolio of accounts
• Ensure timely payments in line with agreed payment terms
• Building and nurturing relationships

• Prior experience undertaking a role of a similar nature and able to work on your own initiative
• Intermediate Excel skills are essential

On offer is a very generous benefits package, very flexible hybrid working, and UK travel will be required.

We will require applicants to hold full right to work in the UK and be in a commutable distance to Bristol.

Associate

Full-time

Bristol

“Let us rather run the risk of wearing out than rusting out.” Theodore Roosevelt.

Sheridan Maine have been entrusted to support a professional services business based in central Bristol who are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their accounts department on a permanent basis.

• Managing a portfolio of accounts.
• Ensuring timely payments in line with agreed payment terms.
• Building and nurturing relationships.
• Resolving invoice queries.
• Negotiating payment plans if required.
• Reconciling client accounts.

To be considered for this position, you must have prior experience undertaking a role of a similar nature and able to work on your own initiative. Intermediate Excel skills are essential.

This opportunity comes with a comprehensive benefits package, a flexible hybrid working model, and the requirement for occasional UK travel.

We will require applicants to hold full right to work in the UK and be in a commutable distance to Bristol.

If you’re passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Overview

Established in 2004, SmithCorp is one of the UK's leading independent recruitment groups with a portfolio of 8 businesses across Bristol, Truro, London, Exeter, Middlesborough and Bath.

We are currently seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join the Finance team on a permanent basis.

This role will be based in our headquarters at Bristol North Baths on Gloucester Road. This large, light and airy workspace is located close to Bristol City Centre. It is well served by public transport and parking is free. It has its own caf and is surrounded by great independent eating, drinking and shopping options.

• 27k - 34k dependent on experience
• Free breakfast, fruit, bottomless freshly ground coffee and drinks in our caf
• Discount card (can be used in local businesses)
• Workplace pension
• Private healthcare (qualification period)
• Paid volunteer days
• Hybrid working available after probation

Reporting into the Finance Director, the successful candidate will own or assist in all of the following:

• Issuing debtor letters and customer statements
• Chasing and collecting overdue invoices
• Daily banking and allocation of receipts
• Chasing remittance advice of unallocated payments
• Agreeing payment plan arrangements
• Dealing with client queries
• Updating priority debt reports
• Issuing and posting invoices and credit notes
• Processing refund requests
• Credit checking new clients
• Completing supplier forms and setting up new accounts
• Maintaining and updating customer detail in Sage
• Process improvement
• Providing cover within the finance team as required

• Minimum 18 months experience in a credit control position
• Organised
• Proactive
• Good communication skills
• Numerate
• Attention to detail
• Solid MS Excel skills
• Experience working with accounting software (Sage a bonus)
• Credit Control/Accounting qualifications desirable, not essential.

Training provided as required.

We are looking to fill this role ASAP so don't delay if you'd like to be considered.

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Base pay: £25,000‑£7,500 basic salary plus hybrid working (3 office days, 2 from home).

Avonmouth, Bristol.

Our client is a market leader in the construction, recycling, logistics, and infrastructure sectors, operating nationally with a strong local presence in the South West.

The finance team consists of five people and promotes development, autonomy, and flexible working.

• Manage and monitor a portfolio of customer accounts.
• Proactively chase overdue payments and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Raise and issue invoices and credit notes.
• Allocate and reconcile incoming payments.
• Resolve queries and discrepancies with customers and internal teams.
• Assist with month‑end reporting and other ad‑hoc finance tasks.

• Credit control, finance admin, or customer service experience.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel (e.g., PivotTables, XLOOKUPs).
• Proactive attitude with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Experience working in a similar sector (desirable).

• £25,00 7,500 basic salary.
• Hybrid working: 3 days office (Monday fixed + 2 flexible), 2 from home.
• 9 am‑5 pm working hours.
• Collaborative and supportive finance team.
• Great on‑the‑job training and development.
• On‑site parking.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, while supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all.

If this advert sounds like it was written for you then please apply now.

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