Credit Controller

Murray Recruitment; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Credit Control Specialist for a client in North Lanarkshire. This role involves managing customer accounts, ensuring timely payments, and resolving queries. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in credit control and excellent communication skills, making this a great opportunity to thrive in a supportive finance team. The position offers a competitive salary between £28,000 – £30,000 and a full-time schedule from Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement: 30 days including public holidays

Access to a contributory company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven background in credit control or accounts receivable roles.
• Strong knowledge of finance systems and cash allocation processes.
• Self-motivated with effective workload management skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and chase outstanding payments.
• Investigate account discrepancies and resolve queries.
• Accurately process payments and allocate them.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Knowledge of finance systems

Ability to manage workloads

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Credit Control Specialist for our client based in North Lanarkshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic finance team where precision and proactive problem-solving are key. The role plays a crucial part in supporting the business's cash flow by managing customer accounts, resolving queries, and ensuring timely payments. Ideal for someone with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for numbers, this role offers a chance to thrive in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and chase outstanding payments to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Investigate account discrepancies and resolve invoice queries swiftly and professionally.
• Accurately process incoming payments and allocate them to customer accounts.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure account accuracy and customer satisfaction.
• Set up and maintain new client accounts with accurate data entry and system updates.
• Reconcile account balances, manage credit notes, and process refunds where applicable.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven background in credit control or accounts receivable roles.
• Strong working knowledge of finance systems and cash allocation processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage both internal and external relationships.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.
• Competence in accounting software; Sage 200 experience is desirable but not essential.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage a busy workload effectively.

Offering:

• Competitive salary of £28,000 – £30,000, dependent on experience.
• Full-time position: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.
• Generous annual leave entitlement: 30 days including public holidays.
• Access to a contributory company pension scheme.
• Office-based role within a well-established and supportive team.