Credit Controller

Confidential; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 50/50

Job summary

Confidential in Cambridge is seeking a Credit Control Assistant to join a large finance team in a hybrid role with a 50/50 split. The position offers a salary of £30,000-£32,000 per annum and exposure to broad financial operations.

The role involves collecting payments, posting receipts, maintaining records, and supporting stakeholder relationships within Accounts Receivable.

Qualifications

• Experience in a credit control / accounts receivable environment.
• Good understanding of finance systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Integrity and ability to work under time pressure to meet deadlines.
• Energetic and self-motivated; able to work independently or in a team.
• Flexibility to work shifts.
• Accounting qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collect customer payments via email and telephone.
• Post and allocate customer receipts accurately.
• Maintain detailed records of customer interactions and commitments.
• Escalate disputed debts to expedite resolution.
• Verify validity of account discrepancies by obtaining information.
• Resolve collections by reviewing payment plans and history.
• Handle finance-related inquiries (internal and external).
• Support Accounts Receivable relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Credit control experience

Time management

Integrity

Independent working

Teamwork

Shifts flexibility

Accounting qualification

Education

Accounting qualification desirable

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Credit Control Assistant

Cambridge (Hybrid working 50/50)

£30,000-£32,000 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading Cambridge employer, looking to add an experienced Credit Controller to their large finance team.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Collect customer payments through regular contact via email and telephone.
• Post and allocate customer receipts accurately.
• Maintain detailed records of customer interactions and commitments.
• Escalate disputed debts to ensure disputes are promptly resolved.
• Verify the validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from business units and customers.
• Resolve collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, and credit.
• Handle internal and external enquiries related to finance.
• Contribute to managing the Accounts Receivable's relationship with key stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience within a credit control / accounts receivable environment.
• Good understanding of finance systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong sense of integrity and ability to perform in a time-pressured environment to meet deadlines.
• Highly energetic and self-motivated; capable of working independently or as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work shifts.
• An accounting qualification is desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a hybrid role, allowing for flexibility.
• Exposure to global financial operations and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement and professional growth.