Job Description

Salary

29,955 - 31,532 per annum, basis experience

Contractual hours

35

Job category/type

Finance

Date posted

28/01/2026

Job reference

REC006465



At AAT it's our mission to make it possible for more people to experience the opportunities a career in finance brings, through our accessible qualifications and supportive community.

We are the UK's leading qualification and professional membership body for vocational accountants. We pride ourselves on providing practical qualifications that meet the needs of both employers and employees, as well as products and services to support our members and customers throughout their careers.

Term:

Fixed Term Contract till 31 March 2027

Location:

We have hybrid working in place, with 1-2 days per week, in our office in Canary Wharf.

We're looking for someone detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about delivering exceptional financial services. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing accuracy with efficiency while providing outstanding customer support.

What exactly will you be doing?

As a

Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable Assistant

, you will play a vital role in managing AAT's income cycle and ensuring strong cash flow. Your responsibilities will include posting payments, raising invoices, and posting journals accurately and on time. You will proactively manage debt collection, working to reduce aged balances through effective communication and negotiation with customers.

In this role, you will be the first point of contact for customer queries, providing clear, professional support to resolve issues quickly and maintain positive relationships. Working closely with colleagues across Finance and the wider organisation, you will help uphold accurate financial records and contribute to continuous improvements in our accounts receivable processes.

You'll be joining a team that values collaboration, efficiency, and excellent customer service, helping AAT remain agile, operationally strong, and financially sound.

Major objectives

Your major objectives will include:

Process and allocate receipts accurately to customer accounts. Manage customer queries promptly and professionally. Assist with accurate invoicing and statement distribution. Compile and distribute reports for senior stakeholders. Support month-end processes and aged debtor reviews. Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies. Follow up with organisations for payment to maximise cash collection and minimise overdue debt. Provide AR-related guidance and training to non-finance staff.

What are we looking for?

Solid understanding of end?to?end Accounts Receivable and Credit Control processes, including raising invoices, posting payments, posting journals, and proactive debt collection. Proven experience in a credit control or AR role, ideally working with both UK and international customer accounts. Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to handle customer queries professionally and resolve issues quickly. High level of numeracy and exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all AR activities. Ability to manage a busy workload, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast?paced environment. Proficient in Excel and comfortable working with online banking systems for reconciliations and payment monitoring. Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 or D365 Finance & Operations (desirable).


If you're committed to delivering high standards of customer care and want to make a real impact in a dynamic finance team, we'd love to hear from you.

What are the benefits?

At AAT we believe in treating our staff well and this is reflected in our wide-ranging benefits, which include:

Hybrid working (1-2 days per week in our London office) and opportunities for further flexible working. 25 days' annual leave, increasing one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays. Great pension scheme, life assurance and critical illness cover. Health cash plan. Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave contributions of up to 6 months' full pay depending on the length of service. Regular wellbeing initiatives. Cycle2Work scheme and much more.

Closing date:

The planned closing date for this role is

15 February 2026 at 17.00,

however, we reserve the right to close the role earlier than planned.

It's an exciting time to join AAT and we would love you to join us on our journey. In 2023 we achieved one-star company status in the Best Companies survey and we have recently launched our strategy to 2030.

We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We have a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Champions group, which leads on our D&I strategy and organise events to celebrate and raise awareness. We are a disability-confident committed employer and have signed up to the Race at Work Charter. We have also signed up for the Women in Finance Charter and in 2022 we exceeded our target for appointing females into senior positions.

Come and help us to make AAT an even better place to work!

Interested?

To apply please upload a copy of your CV and fill your application online.