Credit Controller

Confidential; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is recruiting a Credit Controller to join a friendly finance team in Barnsley on a 12 month fixed term contract, with a salary of up to £30,000.

This role would suit someone with previous credit control or sales ledger experience who is confident managing customer accounts, chasing outstanding payments and resolving queries. You will also provide support across purchase ledger when required, giving you the opportunity to gain exposure to wider finance activities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a credit control or sales ledger position.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of credit control processes and debt collection.
• Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Good Excel skills and experience using finance systems.
• Team-focused approach with strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing customer accounts and keeping sales ledger records accurate and up to date.
• Raising sales invoices and credit notes.
• Monitoring aged debt and proactively chasing outstanding payments.
• Building positive relationships with customers to encourage prompt payment.
• Investigating invoice queries and payment disputes, resolving issues where possible.
• Producing aged debt reports and supporting cash collection activities.
• Preparing sales information and supporting documentation for financial reviews and audits.
• Providing purchase ledger cover, including processing supplier invoices and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisting with supplier statement reconciliations and payment runs when required.
• Supporting month-end activities, including reconciliations, debtor reviews and accruals.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and following internal procedures.

Skills

Credit control

Sales ledger

Customer accounts management

Numerical skills

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Elevation Recruitment Group is recruiting for a Credit Controller to join a friendly finance team in Barnsley on a 12 month fixed term contract, with a salary of up to £30,000.

This role would suit someone with previous credit control or sales ledger experience who is confident managing customer accounts, chasing outstanding payments and resolving queries. You will also provide support across purchase ledger when required, giving you the opportunity to gain exposure to wider finance activities.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Team Leader, you will play an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting cash flow and ensuring outstanding debt is managed effectively.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing customer accounts and keeping sales ledger records accurate and up to date.
• Raising sales invoices and credit notes.
• Monitoring aged debt and proactively chasing outstanding payments.
• Building positive relationships with customers to encourage prompt payment.
• Investigating invoice queries and payment disputes, resolving issues where possible.
• Producing aged debt reports and supporting cash collection activities.
• Preparing sales information and supporting documentation for financial reviews and audits.
• Providing purchase ledger cover, including processing supplier invoices and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisting with supplier statement reconciliations and payment runs when required.
• Supporting month-end activities, including reconciliations, debtor reviews and accruals.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and following internal procedures.

About You

To be considered for this Credit Controller role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a credit control or sales ledger position.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• A good understanding of credit control processes and debt collection.
• Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage your workload and meet deadlines.
• Good Excel skills and experience using finance systems.
• A team-focused approach with strong organisational skills.

This is a good opportunity for a Credit Controller or Sales Ledger professional looking for a 12 month contract, offering a varied role within a finance team and the chance to support additional accounting activities.