ASSISTANT CREDIT CONTROLLER

Kings Secure Technologies; Bradford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive company in Bradford is seeking a Credit Controller to manage customer accounts and ensure timely payment collections. This role involves responsibilities like invoicing, maintaining financial records, and resolving queries. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in credit control, and proficiency in MS Excel. The position comes with various benefits including a company health care plan and development opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive and Collaborative Environment

Company Health Care Plan

Company Pension

Life Insurance

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Development Opportunities

Referral Scheme

Employee Recognition Scheme

Employee Benefits Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wagestream – Get instant access to your wages

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control or accounts receivable is required.
• Candidates must have the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience with the direct debit collection process is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Send out invoices and credit notes.
• Monitor and chase overdue payments via email and phone.
• Maintain customer account records and update financial systems.
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve invoice disputes.
• Prepare and distribute monthly statements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in MS Outlook

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Finance-related qualifications

Tools

Sage 50

Sage 200

Job description

Pay: Up to £24,860.00 per year

Job Description

Key Purpose of the Job: We are seeking a Credit Controller to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will support the Credit Control team in managing customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of payments, resolving queries & maintaining accurate financial records.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Send out invoices and credit notes
• Monitor and chase overdue payments via email & phone
• Maintain customer account records & update financial systems
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve invoice disputes
• Prepare aged debtor reports and elevate issues as needed
• Prepare and distribute monthly statements
• Resolve customer queries professionally and in a timely manner within company guidelines and policy
• Accurately record incoming cash on the financial systems
• Maintain and process monthly direct debit collections
• Monitor designated email inboxes and take appropriate actions as necessary
• Support the team with any ad hoc administrative tasks

Benefits Include

• Supportive and Collaborative Environment
• Company Health Care Plan
• Company Pension
• Life Insurance
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Development Opportunities
• Referral Scheme
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Employee Benefits Programme including shopping vouchers and discount; up to £1,200 a year on realistic savings for everyday needs
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wagestream – Get instant access to your wages through our financial wellbeing tool.

Essential Requirements For The Job

• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience in credit control or accounts receivable
• Ability to work well both as part of a team and as an individual
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Desirable Requirements For The Job

• Experience with Sage 50 or Sage 200
• Experience in the direct debit collection process
• Finance-related qualifications

When Kings carry out recruitment, we do so as an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme