Credit Controller

Gigaclear; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension

Income protection

25 days holiday

Health cash plan

Remote GP access

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & development

Long service benefits

Maternity/paternity provisions

Flexible working

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Gigaclear is seeking a Credit Controller to manage debt collection for live and terminated customers from our Abingdon head office on a hybrid basis. You will handle overdue accounts, process payments, maintain records, and drive payment plans while collaborating with other departments to ensure excellent customer care.

In this role you will contribute to reducing bad debt, promote direct debit, and aim to meet or exceed KPI targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in a credit control or accounts receivable role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of accounts with accuracy.
• Proficient Excel skills (basic to intermediate).

Responsibilities

• Proactively follow up on overdue accounts via telephone and email.
• Process card payments.
• Maintain accurate records of communications.
• Request write offs and refunds as required.
• Promote direct debit sign-ups.
• Agree and maintain payment plans and promises to pay.
• Meet and exceed collection targets and KPIs.
• Liaise with external debt collection agencies when necessary.
• Suspend service for non-paying customers.

Skills

Credit control

Accounts receivable

Communication skills

Excel

Numeracy

Time management

Teamwork

Customer focus

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Credit Control Team look after all aspects of Debt Collections for our live & terminated customers. The team are responsible for collecting any missed payments and customer debt, resolving any customer issues regarding their Billing Account and when necessary, liaise with other departments to provide good customer care.

You will play a key role in ensuring that we minimize customer debt and reduce any bad debt. You will communicate regularly with our customers by telephone, email and in writing, responding to their queries in accordance with our Terms & Conditions, both for business and residential customers.

Note: this is a hybid role with 3 days per week based in our Abingdon Head Office. Please only apply if you are comfortable with this work pattern or are relocating to the area (please do mention in CV if that is the case).

Key Accountability & Responsibilities

Proactively follow up on overdue accounts via telephone and email.

Process card payments.

Maintain accurate records of communication.

Request write offs and refunds as required.

Promote direct debit sign-ups.

Agree and maintain payment plans and promises to pay.

Meet and exceed collection targets and performance KPIs.

Liaising with external debt collection agency where necessary.

Suspension of service for non-paying customers.

Liaise with key business stake holders to resolve any issues and customer queries in a timely and effective manner.

Any ad hoc duties as required.

Knowledge & Skills

Previous experience in a credit control or accounts receivable role.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Ability to manage a high volume of accounts with precision and accuracy.

Proficient Excel ability (Basic to intermediate level)

Logical, numerate, detailed and analytical

Excellent time management, telephone manners and communication skills

Team orientated with an ability to multitask and prioritise a varied and demanding workload.

A pro-active and customer focussed attitude.

Gigaclear is a growing Fibre Broadband (FTTP / FTTH) company, developing our fibre-to-the-premises broadband infrastructure to some of the most difficult to reach areas of the UK, empowering those communities with broadband to rival any city.

Staff rewards, benefits and opportunities

We foster a collaborative, engaging culture that empowers staff to grow and maximise their skills. We want to challenge our people in a fair environment where hard work is rewarded and a path for progression is open to all.

• Generous employer pension; up to 8% matched contribution
• Income protection & life assurance
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), holiday purchase scheme and Yay Days!
• Health cash plan, 24/7 remote GP access and Employee Assistance Programme including counselling & legal advice
• Unlimited access to online training and development content via our Learning Management System
• Long service benefits and monthly employee recognition
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provisions
• Flexible working environment
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives and company funded social events

Our approach is to work guided by our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission - Empowering communities with brilliant broadband

Our Vision - Connected Communities

Our Values - Own it, Find the Right Way, Work Together, Win Together