Credit Control

NC Associates; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

NC Associates are recruiting for a Credit Controller in Blackpool to join a busy finance team. You will manage the customer ledger, chase invoices and support cash flow with proactive debt recovery.

The role requires 2+ years in credit control, strong Excel skills and excellent organisational abilities. This is a permanent, on-site position with study support and a bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Credit Control or Accounts Receivable (2+ years).
• Experience managing a busy customer ledger.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience resolving invoice and customer account queries.
• Good understanding of credit control and debt recovery procedures.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using accounting or finance systems.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and results-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of customer accounts and overseeing the full credit control process.
• Proactively chasing outstanding invoices by telephone, email and letters.
• Allocating customer payments and maintaining sales ledger records.
• Reconciling customer accounts and resolving discrepancies.
• Investigating invoice and payment queries to secure prompt resolution.
• Monitoring credit limits, payment performance and terms.
• Carrying out credit checks and supporting new customer accounts.
• Producing aged debt reports and escalating high-risk accounts.
• Preparing and issuing customer statements.
• Working with internal stakeholders to resolve invoicing issues.
• Supporting month-end reporting and finance processes.
• Assisting with debt recovery procedures.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and reduce aged debt.

Skills

Credit control

Accounts receivable

Excel

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Credit Controller –Blackpool Salary £30,000 – £34,000 / Amazing Benefits / Permanent / Office Based / Great Opportunity to Join a Nation-wide Organisation

Credit Controller Benefits

• Development opportunities within your role
• Study support
• 25 days holiday, increases for long term service + bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Bonus scheme
• Salary £30,000-£34,000

Credit Controller Role Overview

NC Associates are working in partnership with a successful and growing organisation based in Wigan to recruit an experienced Credit Controller.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a busy customer ledger and join a well-established finance team.

Reporting to the Senior Credit Controller, you will play an important role in managing customer accounts, collecting outstanding debt and supporting the business in maintaining strong cash flow. The successful candidate will be confident in building relationships, resolving queries and taking a proactive approach to reducing aged debt.

Credit Controller Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of customer accounts and overseeing the full credit control process
• Proactively chasing outstanding invoices by telephone, email and written correspondence
• Allocating customer payments and maintaining accurate sales ledger records
• Reconciling customer accounts and resolving discrepancies
• Investigating invoice and payment queries to secure prompt resolution
• Monitoring credit limits, payment performance and agreed payment terms
• Carrying out credit checks and supporting the setup of new customer accounts
• Producing aged debt reports and escalating high-risk or overdue accounts
• Preparing and issuing customer statements
• Working closely with internal stakeholders to resolve invoicing and payment issues
• Supporting month-end reporting and finance processes
• Assisting with debt recovery procedures where required
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and reduce aged debt

Credit Controller Experience Required

To be successful in your application, you must have the following:

• Previous experience within a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable position, ideally 2+ years
• Experience managing a busy customer ledger
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Experience resolving invoice and customer account queries
• Good understanding of credit control and debt recovery procedures
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience using accounting or finance systems
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines
• A proactive and results-focused approach

Why Should You Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and growing organisation where you’ll play a key role within the finance team.

Offering genuine career development and exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities, this position is ideal for someone looking to build on their existing experience and take the next step in your finance career.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants of identity, personal characteristics, or background.