Credit Controller

ACCA Careers; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Eastbourne is seeking a Credit Controller to manage day-to-day credit control, ensuring timely payments and accurate records while building strong relationships with customers.

The role involves monitoring accounts, chasing overdue invoices, reconciling discrepancies, preparing credit reports, and assisting the finance team with ad hoc tasks. In-office, Monday to Friday, salary £26,000–£28,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
• Good communication and negotiation skills for dealing with customers.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage customer accounts to ensure timely payments.
• Chase outstanding invoices and resolve payment queries efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and payment agreements.
• Reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies as needed.
• Prepare credit reports and provide updates to the finance team.
• Ensure compliance with company credit control policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with customers to resolve payment issues.
• Support the Accounting & Finance team with ad hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Prioritisation

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

As a Credit Controller in an established industry, based in Eastbourne, you'll play a key role in managing the day-to-day credit control processes to keep the business running smoothly. Your work will focus on ensuring timely payments, maintaining accurate records and building strong relationships with customers.

Client Details

A growth organisation, based in Eastbourne.

Description

• Monitor and manage customer accounts to ensure timely payments.
• Chase outstanding invoices and resolve payment queries efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and payment agreements.
• Reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies as needed.
• Prepare credit reports and provide updates to the finance team.
• Ensure compliance with company credit control policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with customers to resolve payment issues.
• Support the Accounting & Finance team with ad hoc tasks as required.

Profile

A Successful Credit Controller Should Have

• Previous experience in a credit control or similar finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
• Good communication and negotiation skills for dealing with customers.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• An understanding of financial processes and procedures.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £26,000 to £28,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Monday to Friday in office opportunity
• Opportunity to work in Eastbourne.

As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.