Credit Controller

Reed; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Reed in Woolpit, Suffolk is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a growing finance team. You will own debt collection, allocate payments, reconcile accounts, and contribute to cash flow health by building strong customer relationships.

The role reports to the Credit Control Manager and offers an office-based, permanent full-time position with an up to £35,000 per year. You will work closely with sales and other departments to ensure timely payments and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Previous Credit Control experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Good knowledge of finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Proactively collecting outstanding debt in line with payment terms
• Allocating BACS and cheque payments accurately
• Investigating and resolving account discrepancies
• Managing sales ledger queries and invoice requests
• Reviewing customer credit limits and preparing account reports
• Liaising with credit insurers and credit reference agencies
• Working alongside the sales team to approve and release orders
• Supporting month-end activities and management reporting
• Assisting with process improvements and reporting enhancements

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Finance systems knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Credit Controller

Woolpit, Suffolk

Up to £35,000 per annum

Full-Time Permanent -Office-Based

We're partnering with a successful and growing business in Woolpit seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their friendly and supportive finance team. If you enjoy building strong customer relationships, solving account queries, and keeping cash flow on track, this could be the perfect next step for you.

Reporting to the Credit Control Manager, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the financial health of the business. Working closely with customers, internal departments, and senior management, you'll take ownership of debt collection, payment allocation, account reconciliations, and reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Proactively collecting outstanding debt in line with payment terms
• Building strong customer relationships to encourage prompt payment
• Allocating BACS and cheque payments accurately
• Investigating and resolving account discrepancies
• Managing sales ledger queries and invoice requests
• Reviewing customer credit limits and preparing account reports
• Liaising with credit insurers and credit reference agencies
• Working alongside the sales team to approve and release orders
• Supporting month-end activities and management reporting
• Assisting with process improvements and reporting enhancements

This role offers the chance to join a thriving organisation that genuinely values its finance team. You'll be given the autonomy to manage your workload while benefiting from a collaborative and supportive environment.

You'll bring:

• Previous Credit Control
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Good knowledge of finance systems and Microsoft Excel
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive, professional, and team-focused approach

In return, you'll receive:

Salary up to £35,000 DOE

Long-term career progression opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Stable, growing business environment

Free on-site parking

Permanent, full-time position