Credit Controller

Forge Talent; Bolton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Forge Talent is seeking a motivated Credit Controller to join our clients finance team in Bolton. You will monitor accounts, chase overdue payments, allocate receipts and reconcile customer ledgers, contributing to timely cash collection and strong client relationships.

This role is office-based with a friendly, professional environment. Ideal candidates have admin, customer service or finance exposure, good numeracy, Excel skills and the drive to develop in credit control and finance.

Qualifications

• Previous administration, customer service, or finance experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Contact customers by phone and email to collect overdue payments.
• Allocate incoming payments accurately and reconcile customer accounts.
• Resolve invoice and payment queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate customer records and credit control notes.
• Prepare aged debt reports and elevate overdue accounts where necessary.
• Work closely with the finance and sales teams to resolve account issues.
• Assist with month-end reporting and other finance administration tasks.
• Ensure compliance with company credit policies and procedures.

Skills

Credit control

Customer service

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Credit Controller to join our clients finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in credit control and finance. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the management of customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments, and maintaining strong client relationships.

This opportunity is 5 days on site with free parking.

Responsibilities as a Credit Controller Administrator:

• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Contact customers by phone and email to collect overdue payments.
• Allocate incoming payments accurately and reconcile customer accounts.
• Resolve invoice and payment queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate customer records and credit control notes.
• Prepare aged debt reports and elevate overdue accounts where necessary.
• Work closely with the finance and sales teams to resolve account issues.
• Assist with month-end reporting and other finance administration tasks.
• Ensure compliance with company credit policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Previous administration, customer service, or finance experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.