Credit Control Clerk

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

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Credit Control Clerk in Salisbury to manage day-to-day credit control tasks, monitor customer accounts, and ensure timely payments. The role supports the finance team and helps keep cash flow healthy.

Applicants should have prior credit control or accounts experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive approach to solving problems while maintaining accurate records and complying with credit policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in a credit control or accounts role.
• Understanding of credit management processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and workload management.

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 management

Accounts experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

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.