Credit Controller

Mitchell Adam Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training and development

Job summary

Mitchell Adam Ltd in Birmingham City Centre is seeking a Junior Credit Controller to join a growing finance team. You will contact customers about overdue payments, allocate cash and resolve account queries, building relationships with clients as you develop your credit control knowledge.

The role suits someone with some related experience who is keen to learn, communicate effectively with customers, and progress within finance.

Qualifications

• Some previous experience within Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, Finance Administration or a similar role would be beneficial.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to speak professionally with customers.
• Proactive and positive approach to follow up outstanding invoices and progress queries to resolution.
• Good numerical and organisational skills with a strong attention to detail when maintaining customer accounts.
• Ability to manage your own workload effectively and follow established processes to collect debts within timescales.

Responsibilities

• Contact customers regarding overdue payments and allocate cash.
• Resolve account queries and keep accurate records of collection activity.
• Assist with aged debt reporting and account reconciliations as confidence grows.
• Support wider credit control processes within the finance team.

Skills

Credit control

Accounts receivable

Customer communication

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Credit Controller to join a successful and growing organisation based in Birmingham City Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build their career within Credit Control and gain valuable experience within a professional and supportive finance team.

Working alongside experienced members of the finance function, you'll play an important role in helping to manage the company's outstanding debt and maintain strong relationships with customers. You'll be responsible for contacting customers regarding overdue payments, allocating cash, resolving account queries and keeping accurate records of collection activity. You'll also have the opportunity to gain exposure to aged debt reporting, account reconciliations and wider credit control processes as your confidence develops.

This role would suit someone who has some previous experience within Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, Finance Administration or a similar finance environment, but is keen to take the next step. You don't need to be an experienced Credit Controller. The business is looking for someone who is confident communicating with customers, comfortable working with figures and genuinely motivated to learn and develop.

Skills Required

• Some previous experience within Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, Finance Administration or a similar role would be beneficial, although candidates with transferable experience will also be considered.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to speak professionally with customers and build positive relationships while remaining comfortable discussing outstanding payments.
• A proactive and positive approach to work, with the motivation to follow up outstanding invoices and ensure queries are progressed through to resolution.
• Good numerical and organisational skills, with a strong attention to detail when maintaining customer accounts and financial records.
• The ability to manage your own workload effectively, prioritising tasks and following established processes to ensure debts are collected within agreed timescales.

What You Will Receive

• Full training and support, you'll be joining an experienced team who will provide guidance and mentoring while you develop your understanding of credit control and wider finance processes.
• A supportive team environment, working alongside experienced finance professionals in a collaborative environment where you'll be encouraged to learn, ask questions and develop your confidence.
• Work in a professional company that is committed to helping employees develop their skills and progress within the business, making this an excellent role for someone building a long-term career.
• Hybrid working, offering flexibility alongside the opportunity to work collaboratively with the wider finance team.
• Excellent exposure to the wider business, giving you the opportunity to work with colleagues across different departments and understand how Credit Control contributes to the overall success of the organisation.

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Credit Controller, Accounts Receivable Assistant or Finance Assistant looking to take the next step in their career. If you're confident speaking with customers, comfortable working with numbers and keen to develop your finance knowledge, this role offers the training, support and progression needed to build a successful long-term career within Credit Control