Job Description

Accounts Receivable / Credit Controller

Reporting to: Finance Director

Direct reports: None

Location: Office-based (Covent Garden, London WC2B)

Hours: Full-time, 09:00-17:30 (4 days in office, 1 day working from home)

Salary: 32,000-35,000 per annum (based on experience)

Company Profile

Founded in 1760, Champagne Lanson is one of the oldest Champagne Houses, renowned for its heritage, craftsmanship, and dedication to producing wines of exceptional character. With more than 265 years of tradition, Lanson has remained true to its values of authenticity, openness, and elegance, creating champagnes celebrated for their freshness and finesse. Today, Lanson wines are enjoyed in over 80 countries worldwide.

Since 1977, Lanson has proudly been the Official Champagne Supplier to The Championships, Wimbledon, one of the world's most iconic sporting events. Lanson International UK Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Lanson-BCC Group, manages distribution across the UK and Ireland, ensuring the House's unique style and reputation are upheld in one of its most important markets.

Job Brief

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable / Credit Controller to join our finance team. In this role, you will ensure the accurate processing of sales invoices and timely collection of outstanding balances. You will also act as the key point of contact for customer queries relating to payments, helping to maintain strong relationships and effective cashflow management.

Key Responsibilities

Cash & Ledger Management

Monitor bank accounts daily, post receipts, and allocate to invoices.

Clear unmatched receipts, reconcile customer accounts, and manage the AR ledger for the UK entity.

Update the cashflow forecast daily in collaboration with the AP administrator.

Manage month-end closure of the sales ledger, including reconciliations.

Credit Control & Customer Management

Conduct credit checks and verify new customer accounts in line with company processes.

Proactively pursue overdue debts, working towards agreed collection targets and KPIs.

Resolve customer queries and disputes to remove barriers to payment.

Escalate problematic accounts to the relevant sales account manager or line manager when required.

Reporting & Analysis

Provide weekly aged debtor analysis with commentary for the commercial team.

Produce weekly sales reports.

Lead weekly credit control meetings with the Heads of Department, Managing Director, and Finance Director.

Systems & Data

Enter customer pricing and funding details into internal systems and external portals (EDI/customer platforms).

Collaborate with the supply chain team to ensure timely invoicing of customer orders.

Prepare and distribute monthly customer statements.

General Support

Assist the Finance Director with ad hoc finance tasks and month-end processes.

Experience & Skills

Essential

Minimum 2 years' experience in credit control and accounts receivable.

Experience within an international, multi-currency business.

Strong knowledge of AR invoicing and collection procedures.

Excellent internal and external customer service skills, including strong written, verbal, and telephone communication.

Strong MS Office and Excel skills.

Proven ability to manage competing priorities and maintain attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment.

Self-starter with initiative, able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Sound judgment in resolving issues and managing escalated collection processes.

Excellent organisational skills with high levels of ethics, integrity, and honesty.

Previous accounting experience.

Desirable

Working knowledge of IBM AS400, SAP Web Intelligence, COFANET, EDI, and customer web portals.

A positive, "can-do" attitude, with a willingness to support colleagues.

A team player with a good sense of humour.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary (32,000-35,000, depending on experience)

Discretionary annual bonus

Private health insurance

25 days' holiday per year, plus 8 public holidays

Company pension scheme

Monthly luncheon vouchers

Hybrid working (4 days in office, 1 day from home)

Next Steps

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to succeed in this role, please send your CV and covering letter to Priyanka Jhangiani (HR Advisor) at: recruitment@lansoninternational.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Private medical insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London WC2B 4AS

Application deadline: 01/10/2025