Credit Controller

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Credit Controller in Blackburn to own a high-volume portfolio and manage end-to-end credit control and collections to maximise cash flow. You will proactively pursue overdue payments by phone and email, resolve queries, and maintain strong client relationships in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires excellent communication, organisation and Excel skills, with experience in SAP B1 desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven credit control experience within a high-volume ledger environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and maximise cash collection.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and dispute-resolution skills.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive, target-driven and results-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of a high-volume portfolio of customer accounts, managing end-to-end credit control and collections to maximise cash flow.
• Proactively pursue outstanding and overdue payments via telephone and email, resolving complex queries to reduce aged debt and meet collection targets.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations and Customer Service teams to resolve account queries and facilitate timely payments.
• Process and allocate incoming payments, ensuring ledgers reflect accurate financial positions.
• Maintain records of all credit control activity, communications, and collection actions.
• Produce and review aged debtor reports, monitor portfolio performance and identify high-risk accounts.
• Attend debtor meetings and manage escalated accounts to resolve disputes and secure payment while maintaining relationships.
• Assist Credit Control Team Leader on escalated accounts and wider projects as required.

Skills

Credit control

Communication

Organisation

Excel

Tools

SAP B1

Job description

Credit Controller
Location: Blackburn
Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in the office / 2 days working from home after probation

Client Details

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Credit Controller to join a growing finance team in Blackburn.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong communication and organisational skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is confident managing customer accounts, chasing outstanding payments and maintaining strong relationships with clients.

Description

The key responsibilities of a Credit Controller will include:

• Full ownership of a high-volume portfolio of customer accounts, managing the end-to-end credit control and collections process to maximise cash flow.
• Proactively pursue outstanding and overdue payments via telephone and email, resolving complex queries efficiently to reduce aged debt and consistently achieve collection targets, including negotiating payment plans in line with company policy.
• Work collaboratively with Sales, Operations and Customer Service teams to resolve account queries, remove payment barriers and facilitate timely customer payments.
• Accurately process and allocate incoming payments, ensuring customer accounts and ledgers are maintained to reflect an accurate and up-to-date financial position.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of all credit control activity, customer communications, account statuses and collection actions.
• Produce and review regular aged debtor reports, monitoring portfolio performance and identifying overdue, high-value and potentially high-risk accounts requiring further action.
• Attend debtor meetings and manage escalated accounts, working proactively to resolve disputes and secure payment while maintaining strong and professional customer relationships.
• Provide support to the Credit Control Team Leader and Credit Control Manager on escalated accounts, ad-hoc tasks and wider credit control projects as required.

Profile

A successful Credit Controller will have:

• Proven credit control experience within a high-volume, high-value ledger environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and maximise cash collection.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and dispute-resolution skills.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive, target-driven and results-focused approach.
• Flexible, enthusiastic and positive can-do attitude.
• Experience with SAP B1 is desirable.

Job Offer

• A salary range between £28,000 - £29,000 per annum
• Full time, permanent role
• Hybrid working - 3 days in office / 2 days working from home after probation pass
• Flexible core working hours
• Free on-site parking
• Growing and exciting business - opportunities to grow and progress