Credit Controller

Michael Page (UK); Aldermaston; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A medium-sized global company in the retail sector is seeking an experienced Credit Controller. The successful candidate will manage client accounts, ensuring timely payments and resolutions of discrepancies. Strong analytical skills and prior credit control experience are essential. This role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 to £38,000 with a hybrid working pattern, fostering a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working pattern

On-site parking

Collaborative company culture

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in credit control (preferably around 1 year or more).
• Previous experience in setting credit limits.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring payments are collected on time.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
• Build and maintain good customer relations.
• Prepare and distribute account statements and reports to stakeholders.
• Handle queries related to invoices and payments professionally.

Skills

Credit control experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in accounting software

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Are you an experienced Credit Controller?
• Do you want a credit control role with global exposure?

About Our Client

This position is within a medium-sized global company operating in the retail sector. The organisation is focused on providing exceptional services to its clients while maintaining a strong commitment to financial efficiency.

Job Description

The Credit Controller (Hybrid) duties will include:

• Manage a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring payments are collected on time.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
• Approve sales orders where over credit limit or on stop, considering credit limits and customer history.
• Build and maintain good customer relations, ensuring a strong customer focus.
• Set appropriate credit limits based on credit reports and customer history and review these regularly.
• Prepare and distribute account statements and reports to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and payment histories.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing issues and improve processes.
• Handle queries related to invoices and payments professionally.
• Support the Accounting & Finance department with ad hoc duties as required.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal Credit Controller (Hybrid) should have the following experience/qualities:

• Demonstrable experience in credit control (preferably around 1 year or more)
• Previous experience in setting credit limits
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience with customers in Europe, Middle East and Africa is preferable but not required
• A foreign European language (German, Spanish, Italian) is preferable but not required

What's on Offer

The successful Credit Controller (Hybrid) will receive:

• Competitive salary in the range of £30,000 to £38,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working pattern of 40:60 (3 days WFH a week)
• On-site parking
• A collaborative and supportive company culture.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Credit Controller to contribute to the success of a global organisation. Apply today to take the next step in your Accounting & Finance career!