Credit Control Clerk

Michael Page Finance; City of Salisbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Credit Control Clerk for a permanent role in Salisbury. You will manage day-to-day credit control, ensure timely payments and maintain strong customer relationships, supporting the finance team.

Key duties include monitoring accounts, following up on invoices, resolving discrepancies, maintaining records, and providing aged debt reports. Strong Excel and accounting software skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar credit control or accounts role.
• A good understanding of credit management processes and principles.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage customer accounts to ensure timely payments.
• Follow up on outstanding invoices via phone, email, or written communication.
• Resolve payment discrepancies and disputes with customers efficiently.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of transactions and communications.
• Provide regular reports on aged debt and cash collection activities.
• Work closely with the finance team to reconcile accounts and payments.
• Ensure compliance with credit policies and procedures.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks related to credit control and finance operations.

Skills

Credit control experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation abilities

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

As a Credit Control Clerk you'll handle day-to-day credit management, ensuring timely payments and maintaining strong customer relationships. Your role helps keep the business running smoothly by managing accounts and supporting the finance team.

Client Details

Our client is based in Salisbury, and due to a busy period and various ongoing projects, the team is looking for additional support.

Description

• Monitor and manage customer accounts to ensure timely payments.
• Follow up on outstanding invoices via phone, email, or written communication.
• Resolve payment discrepancies and disputes with customers efficiently.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of transactions and communications.
• Provide regular reports on aged debt and cash collection activities.
• Work closely with the finance team to reconcile accounts and payments.
• Ensure compliance with credit policies and procedures.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks related to credit control and finance operations.

Profile

A successful Credit Control Clerk should have:

• Previous experience in a similar credit control or accounts role.
• A good understanding of credit management processes and principles.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and managing workloads.

Job Offer

• Permanent position.
• Salary between £28,000 and £30,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Opportunities to develop your skills in a finance-focused role.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.