Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable Accountant - 12 Month Contract

Job Summary

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Accountant/ Credit Controller to join our UK Accounts Receivable team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This position is based in Aylesbury with hybrid working.

About the role

• Perform credit control activities, securing prompt payment from our customers in line with terms, minimizing overdue balances and bad debt
• Liaise between the Business Units’ Commercial Teams and Customers to resolve any disputes in a proactive, professional and supportive manner
• Issue customer statements, reconcile accounts and proactively liaise with key customer accounts
• Post cash receipts from customers
• Investigate any unidentified/unallocated payment to minimize unallocated cash
• Raise journals in Finance Operating Systems
• Reconcile credit card receipts to appropriate ledgers
• Maintain shared email in-boxes in co-ordination with other team members
• Contributing to reporting and ledger updates with AR Team Lead and Business Units
• Maintaining and ensuring correct customer master data

Do you have what it takes?

• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable/Credit Control
• General knowledge of accounting processes
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage workload efficiently
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional communication skills

What can you expect from us in return?

• 12 Month Fixed Term Contract 
• £28,500 - £30,500 per annum 
• Generous Annual Leave – Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service
• 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday, hybrid role (2 days in the office, 3 days at home)
• Enhanced Family Leave – Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Milestone Rewards – paid and unpaid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, and retail vouchers
• Salary Reviews
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Pension Contributions
• Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support, advice, and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year
• 24/7 GP Service – Access to medical advice anytime
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers – Supporting your health and well-being
• Welcome Pack – Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.

As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at uk.careers@kiwa.com.