Credit Controller

GetRecruited UK Ltd; Catterick Garrison; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Job summary

GetRecruited UK Ltd in Catterick Garrison is seeking an experienced Credit Controller. The role offers hybrid work after probation (1 day home) with a 27,000–29,500 £ salary and standard finance team responsibilities.

You will manage aged debt, chase payments, allocate cash and resolve customer queries, with opportunities to broaden into month-end tasks, journals and financial reporting as you grow in the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in Credit Control, Debt Collection or Finance Administration.
• Confident communicating with customers by phone and email.
• Experience allocating customer payments and maintaining accurate account records.
• Genuine interest in developing broader accounting and finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for managing the aged debt ledger and proactively collecting outstanding customer balances.
• Contacting customers by telephone and email regarding overdue invoices whilst maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Investigating and resolving invoice queries and disputes to minimise delays in receiving payment.
• Processing incoming payments and accurately allocating cash against customer accounts.
• Processing new credit account applications and completing appropriate credit checks.
• Assessing customer creditworthiness and supporting the setting and management of credit limits.
• Monitoring credit insurance limits against customer balances to ensure appropriate levels of cover are maintained.
• Maintaining accurate customer account information and ensuring the aged debtor ledger is kept up to date.
• Producing regular aged debt and outstanding balance reports for the management team.
• Working closely with internal departments to resolve account queries and improve collection times.
• Supporting the Management Accountant with month-end processes as your experience within the role develops.
• Assisting with maintaining the fixed asset register, depreciation and posting month-end journals.
• Supporting sales reporting, analysis and other wider finance activities.

Skills

Credit control

Accounts receivable

Debt collection

Finance administration

Credit checks

Job description

CREDIT CONTROLLER

CATTERICK (AFTER PROBATION 1 DAY WORK FROM HOME)

MON - THURS 8.30am to 5pm, FRI 8.30 to 2pm

£27,000 to £29,500 + GREAT BENEFITS

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We're partnering with a well-established and growing business that is looking to recruit an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous Credit Control, Debt Collection or Finance Administration experience who is looking for a role that offers genuine development beyond traditional credit control.

Initially, the role will focus on taking ownership of the aged debt ledger, collecting outstanding payments, allocating cash and resolving customer queries.As you develop within the position, you'll be cross-trained across wider accounting responsibilities including month-end processes, journals, fixed assets and financial reporting, providing an excellent opportunity to broaden your finance experience.

THE CREDIT CONTROLLER ROLE:

• Taking responsibility for managing the aged debt ledger and proactively collecting outstanding customer balances
• Contacting customers by telephone and email regarding overdue invoices whilst maintaining strong customer relationships
• Investigating and resolving invoice queries and disputes to minimise delays in receiving payment
• Processing incoming payments and accurately allocating cash against customer accounts
• Processing new credit account applications and completing appropriate credit checks
• Assessing customer creditworthiness and supporting the setting and management of credit limits
• Monitoring credit insurance limits against customer balances to ensure appropriate levels of cover are maintained
• Maintaining accurate customer account information and ensuring the aged debtor ledger is kept up to date
• Producing regular aged debt and outstanding balance reports for the management team
• Working closely with internal departments to resolve account queries and improve collection times
• Supporting the Management Accountant with month-end processes as your experience within the role develops
• Assisting with maintaining the fixed asset register, depreciation and posting month-end journals
• Supporting sales reporting, analysis and other wider finance activities

THE PERSON:

• Current or previous experience within a Credit Controller, Credit Control Assistant, Accounts Receivable, Debt Collection, Finance Assistant or similar role
• Confident managing outstanding debt and communicating with customers by telephone and email
• Strong communication skills with the ability to have challenging conversations professionally and diplomatically
• Experience allocating customer payments and maintaining accurate account records
• Experience handling and resolving invoice or payment queries
• Previous exposure to credit checks, credit limits or credit insurance would be advantageous, but is not essential
• A genuine interest in developing broader accounting and finance experience beyond Credit Control