Credit Controller

Kingdom People; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful manufacturing company in the UK is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to manage the Sales Ledger, ensuring accuracy and timely communication with clients. The ideal candidate will have strong Credit Control experience and exceptional IT skills. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £30,000 and benefits including 32 days holiday. A great opportunity to join a well-regarded team.

Benefits

32 days holiday

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in Credit Control required.
• Ability to manage communication with customers effectively.
• Proficiency in IT systems and software.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Sales Ledger accurately.
• Monitor outstanding accounts and perform follow-ups.
• Respond to customer invoice queries in a timely manner.
• Ensure credit notes are raised when necessary.
• Assist with Direct Debit payment system development.

Skills

Strong Credit Control experience

Numeracy and Literacy

Computer literacy

Excellent communication skills

Tenacity

Job description

Are you an experienced Credit Controller and would like to work for a very successful and established manufacturing company? You will play a vital part within the finance team and will have great communication skills along with exceptional IT skills. There is a salary of up to £30,000 along with 32 days holiday ( including bank holidays) and an early finish on a Friday! Great company to work for.

• Manage and maintain the Sales Ledger to ensure that all balances are correct and controlled.
• Monitor all outstanding accounts ensuring that each customer receives at least one phone call per month.
• Contact customers to agree balances before they become due.
• Maintain diary facility.
• Respond to queries on invoices / customer’s accounts on a timely basis and ensure the customer is responded to.
• Ensure credit notes are raised as required.
• Allocate payments against each credit or cash account as received.
• Liaise with each Branch in a timely manner regarding cash account issues.
• Open new accounts as required ensuring all necessary credit checks and references are adhered to.
• Set and review credit limits on an on-going basis.
• Monitor new accounts for six months to ensure payments are made on time.
• Close inactive / poor paying accounts.
• Give credit authorisation where applicable.
• Keep the Accounts Supervisor and Financial Controller updated with any issues on accounts.
• Ensure “on-stop” report is issued to sales on a weekly basis.
• Carry out Month End procedures on time and ensure all statements produced and issued.
• Liaise with the Accounts Supervisor regarding collection of debt through the County Court to a satisfactory conclusion.
• Assist the Accounts Supervisor with developing and running a Direct Debit payment system.
• Any other duties deemed reasonable on request.

Essential skills

• Strong Credit Control experience
• Numeracy and Literacy
• Computer literacy
• Excellent communication skills
• Tenacity

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