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Credit Controller and Accounts Receivable Specialist

Safran -
Gloucester

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Qualifications

French
Accounts receivable
Stakeholder collaboration
Financial reconciliation support
Payment allocation
ERP software
Outbound debtor call management
Financial analysis
Credit risk evaluation (Risk analysis)
Analysis skills
Accounts Receivable Credit Control
Customer account reconciliation
Account escalation for debt management
B2B
Communication skills
AAT
Negotiation
Analytics
Account reconciliation

Full job description

Published 08.21.2026

Company : Safran Job field : Finance and management Location : Gloucester , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Employees / Staff

Published 08.21.2026

Job Description

Location: Gloucester
Working Pattern: Hybrid

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed through a shared vision.

Your Role
The Credit Controller and Accounts Receivable Specialist will have a dual purpose, and be focussed on 2 elements, Credit Control and Accounts Receivable, of which the main aims are;

Credit Control: the main responsibility of the role is to help manage customer credit accounts, minimise bad debt exposure, ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices, and maintain healthy cash flow. The role involves assessing credit risk, managing customer relationships, and implementing effective debt collection strategies while maintaining positive customer relationships.

Accounts Receivable: the second element of the role is to assist for maintaining accurate customer accounts, processing invoices, recording and allocation of customer payments, reconciling customer balances, and supporting the efficient collection of outstanding debts. The role ensures that company cash flow is supported through timely and accurate accounts receivable administration

Key Responsibilities

Proactively manage and reduce aged debt across a portfolio of customer accounts.
Chase outstanding invoices via telephone, email and written correspondence to ensure timely payment.
Take ownership of debt collection activities, escalating issues where necessary to achieve resolution.
Build strong relationships with customers to improve payment performance and resolve queries efficiently.
Investigate and resolve disputed invoices, payment delays and account discrepancies.
Negotiate payment plans and support debt recovery activities in line with company procedures.
Monitor customer creditworthiness and support the assessment of credit risk.
Perform credit checks and assist with setting and reviewing customer credit limits.
Accurately forecast monthly cash collections and identify potential risks to cash flow.
Produce and analyse aged debt reports, collection performance reports and key credit metrics.
Maintain accurate customer account records and master data within the ERP system.
Process and allocate customer payments, ensuring all cash receipts are accurately matched and reconciled.
Investigate and resolve unallocated cash and account reconciliation issues.
Support month-end Accounts Receivable activities and reporting requirements.
Work closely with internal stakeholders and business units to improve collections and resolve customer issues.
Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls and audit requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve credit control processes and drive operational efficiencies.

Job Requirements

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of accounts receivable, credit control and debt collection processes and practices.
Knowledge of credit risk assessment.
Financial analysis and reconciliation skills.
Proficiency in accounting and ERP systems.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Behavioural Competencies

Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Commercial awareness.
Resilience and persistence.
Ability to work to deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Sense of responsibility.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential

Previous experience in credit control, collections, or accounts receivable.
Strong understanding of credit management principles.
Experience managing customer accounts and debt recovery activities.

Desirable

AAT qualification or equivalent.
Membership or study towards qualifications from organisations such as the (CICM).
Language – French (would be advantageous)
Experience in a business-to-business (B2B) credit control environment.
Experience with ERP Systems, SAP preferably

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Our Commitment to You
We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We know some candidates may hesitate to if they don't meet 100% of the criteria. If you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to this role, we encourage you to . Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or hiring process.

Why Safran?

A global presence: Part of a worldwide aerospace, defence & space group with 100,000+ colleagues across 300 sites in 30 countries

Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate differences and believe they make us stronger

Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world safer

Mobility & training opportunities: Personalised career plans, development pathways and mobility options

A culture of excellence: Collaboration, integrity and continuous improvement are at the heart of what we do

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