Credit Controller

Ingenis Recruitment Ltd; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingenis Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a well-established international business in Chertsey. You will manage customer ledgers, chase payments, and support month-end reporting within a busy finance team.

The role requires strong communication, numerical accuracy, and the ability to handle multiple currencies. Proficiency in Excel/Word and experience with Sage or similar ERP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or a similar finance role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a confident telephone manner.
• Experience managing customer accounts and resolving payment queries.
• Good numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience using Sage or a similar accounting/ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining customer debtor ledgers across multiple currencies.
• Proactively chasing outstanding payments via telephone and email.
• Allocating incoming payments and investigating account discrepancies.
• Processing direct debit and credit card collections.
• Conducting credit checks, setting up new customer accounts and reviewing credit limits.
• Processing credit notes, invoices and other accounts receivable transactions.
• Monitoring overdue accounts and escalating potential credit risks.
• Reviewing and releasing orders placed on credit hold.
• Resolving customer queries and building positive working relationships.
• Supporting month-end reporting and ensuring financial records remain accurate and up to date.
• Working closely with the wider Finance and Sales teams to ensure effective credit management.

Skills

Credit control

Accounts Receivable

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Numerical ability

Excel

Word

Multi-currency handling

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Sage / ERP system

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller to join a well-established and successful international business based in Chertsey.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised individual to join a busy finance team, taking responsibility for managing customer accounts, collecting outstanding payments and maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have previous credit control experience, excellent communication skills and the confidence to manage a varied workload within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining customer debtor ledgers across multiple currencies.
• Proactively chasing outstanding payments via telephone and email.
• Allocating incoming payments and investigating account discrepancies.
• Processing direct debit and credit card collections.
• Conducting credit checks, setting up new customer accounts and reviewing credit limits.
• Processing credit notes, invoices and other accounts receivable transactions.
• Monitoring overdue accounts and escalating potential credit risks.
• Reviewing and releasing orders placed on credit hold.
• Resolving customer queries and building positive working relationships.
• Supporting month-end reporting and ensuring financial records remain accurate and up to date.
• Working closely with the wider Finance and Sales teams to ensure effective credit management.

About You

To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience within Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or a similar finance role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a confident telephone manner.
• Experience managing customer accounts and resolving payment queries.
• Good numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience using Sage or a similar accounting/ERP system.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, professional and team-focused approach.

Experience working with multiple currencies would be particularly advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established international organisation where you can utilise your credit control expertise, work with a diverse customer base and become a valued member of a collaborative finance team.

If you are an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next opportunity in the Chertsey area, we would love to hear from you