Credit Controller

Beam Inc.; Bolton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Beam Inc. in Bolton is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to manage their own credit control ledger and ensure cash flow through timely payments.

You will report into the Finance Team, taking ownership of credit control duties including checks, limits, and reconciliations, while building relationships with customers to support business growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Credit Control role.
• Strong understanding of sales ledger processes and cash allocation.
• Confident communicator, comfortable chasing debt and building relationships.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Setting up new customer accounts and ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete
• Carrying out credit checks
• Setting and reviewing credit limits, escalating concerns where necessary
• Managing and maintaining the sales ledger
• Posting and allocating incoming payments accurately
• Investigating and resolving unallocated cash and account discrepancies
• Proactively chasing outstanding debt via phone, email, and written communication
• Building strong relationships with customers to ensure timely payments
• Monitoring aged debt and taking ownership of overdue balances
• Working closely with internal teams to resolve invoicing or query issues
• Producing regular reports on debtor performance and highlighting risks

Skills

Credit control

Sales ledger

Communication

Prioritisation & deadlines

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Credit Controller £28,000 - £32,000 | Bolton | 40 hours per week | Competitive Benefits Join a stable, high-growth business with a strong reputation for innovation and ambitious expansion plans into 2026 and beyond. This role forms part of our continued growth and offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller eager to contribute to a company on an impressive upward trajectory. The Role Reporting into a supportive and collaborative Finance Team, you will take ownership of your own credit control ledger, ensuring effective management of customer accounts and cash flow. This is a key role that blends strong financial controls with relationship building. Key Responsibilities Include:

• Setting up new customer accounts and ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete
• Carrying out credit checks
• Setting and reviewing credit limits, escalating concerns where necessary
• Managing and maintaining the sales ledger
• Posting and allocating incoming payments accurately
• Investigating and resolving unallocated cash and account discrepancies
• Proactively chasing outstanding debt via phone, email, and written communication
• Building strong relationships with customers to ensure timely payments
• Monitoring aged debt and taking ownership of overdue balances
• Working closely with internal teams to resolve invoicing or query issues
• Producing regular reports on debtor performance and highlighting risks

About You

• Proven experience in a Credit Control role
• Strong understanding of sales ledger processes and cash allocation
• Confident communicator, comfortable chasing debt and building relationships
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems