Credit Controller

OPTIMUM RECRUIT LIMITED; Darlington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a finance team in Darlington. Ideal candidates will have excellent organizational and IT skills with a passion for learning and improving practices. This full-time, permanent position offers a stable environment to grow professionally while managing critical financial tasks.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Deadline-driven and resilient.
• Ability to handle difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Managing credit stops and order releases.
• Responding to account emails and incoming calls.
• Chasing payments and taking card payments.

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Resilience

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAGE

Job description

We are looking to recruit on behalf of our client, an experienced Credit Controller to join their existing team on a permanent basis.

The Credit Controller will be joining the Finance team, led by the Financial Controller. Day to day, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the ledger is kept tidy and up to date, meeting all monthly KPIs, and supporting the Purchase Ledger Administrator as required.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing credit stops and order releases
• Responding to account emails
• Answering incoming calls
• Opening new accounts
• Chasing payments
• Taking card payments and allocating cash
• Supporting the Purchase Ledger Administrator as needed

Requirements:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual eager to learn and challenge existing practices with innovative thinking. You should be highly organized, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented.

Essential skills:

• Excellent IT, communication, and organizational skills
• Resilient with the ability to handle difficult situations
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Desirable skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including formulas like PivotTables and VLOOKUPs
• Knowledge of SAGE or other ERP systems
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships

This is a permanent role for the right candidate.