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edyn .edyn is a dynamic and expanding lifestyle accommodation company, operating Cove, Locke, and SACO brands, covering the corporate and leisure markets for accommodation needs across the UK and Europe. The group (comprising 59 entities across 9 jurisdictions) is going through a period of stabilisation enabling enhancements to its organisational structure and a renewed focus on ways of working to drive long-term growth and efficiency. The business is focused on delivering hotel benchmarks in the ledger, ensuring that customers are billed per agreed terms and that collections meet those terms with the appropriate escalation and chase to maximise edyn cashflows. The role operates across 10 jurisdictions and requires experience with multi-country service operations, ensuring revenue, billing, and collections meet local jurisdictional needs.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of the collections team, including invoicing, credit control, and account reconciliations.

Ensure timely and accurate billing for leisure guests, corporate clients, events, and group bookings.

Monitor aging reports and follow up on overdue accounts to reduce DSO. Escalate appropriately to actions and maintain a clean ledger aligned with benchmarks.

Manage credit control processes, including credit checks and setting credit limits for clients. Ensure compliance with insurance policies.

Reconcile AR sub-ledger to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.

Lead, mentor, train, and develop receivable and credit control team members to ensure high performance and adherence to company policies.

Collaborate with hotel operations, sales, and events teams to resolve billing issues and improve guest satisfaction. Ensure invoicing meets local market norms and is standardised within the PMS.

Update policy and define guidance through Standard Operating Procedures and training. Run control reports and review with CFO to ensure Receivable Ledger is current.

Liaise with external clients and internal departments to address disputes and ensure timely payments. Prioritize client needs and involve senior relationship managers to mitigate risks.

Prepare weekly AR status reports, cash flow forecasts, and support monthly internal reporting controls and provisions for doubtful and bad debt as part of close.

Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. Coordinate IT, sales, tax and financial reporting to meet in-market standards.

Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations as needed and identify gaps for continuous improvement.

Requirements

Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

Customer-focused with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Autonomous with ability to organise and prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines.

Ability to build strong relationships across functions to enable successful delivery of processes.

Hands-on approach and willingness to solve problems when needed.

Proven experience in collections, accounts receivable or credit control, ideally within the hospitality or service industry.

Strong understanding of billing systems, revenue cycles, and financial controls.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Opera PMS, SunSystems, Sage, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.

Experience working in multiple jurisdictions and familiarity with VAT rules and international billing practices.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Travel Arrangements

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