Credit & Billing Controller

TN United Kingdom; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization is looking for a Credit Controller to join their team in Colchester. This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals with a customer service background to transition into finance. The position includes hybrid working arrangements and a range of competitive benefits, such as generous annual leave, career development opportunities, and a refer-a-friend bonus scheme. If you have strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills, this could be the perfect role for you. Join a supportive team where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Benefits

23 days annual leave

Ongoing career development

Long service awards

Recognition programmes

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Wagestream

Holiday discounts

Cinema benefits

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and empathetic personality required for handling sensitive financial matters.
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Excel are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and collect trade debtors across the business promptly.
• Liaise with individuals for effective cash collection and respond to queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Reconciliation expertise

Job description

Job Opportunity: Credit Controller

Are you a credit controller seeking your next role? Or are you currently in a customer service position and considering leveraging those skills in finance? If so, this role could be an excellent fit!

We are recruiting for a Credit Control position based in Colchester within the healthcare sector, offering hybrid working and competitive benefits:

• 23 days annual leave
• Ongoing career development and succession planning
• Salary scales with progression opportunities and internal promotions
• Long service awards
• Recognition programmes
• Refer a friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000)
• Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential counselling, legal advice, 24/7 support, and a Wellbeing portal
• Wagestream – track earnings, access up to 40% of wages earned instantly, and financial wellbeing guidance
• Holiday discounts and days out with discounts up to 60%
• Cinema benefits with discounts up to 40%

Candidate Attributes:

• Enthusiastic, confidential, and empathetic personality due to the nature of the work

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and actively collect trade debtors across the business in a timely manner
• Liaise with individuals to facilitate cash collection
• Review Top 50 accounts weekly
• Respond to queries via letters or phone calls promptly
• Forecast incoming monies for the month
• Achieve targeted cash collections
• Raise Final Accounts as required
• Assist team members as needed
• Perform other duties as directed by the Credit Manager

Required Skills:

• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Excel
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Reconciliation expertise (preferred)