Credit Controller

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial organisation in Great Yarmouth seeks a proactive Credit Controller. You will manage customer accounts, conduct credit checks, and ensure timely collections while fostering strong client relationships. The role requires a strong background in finance with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, offering a competitive salary of around £28,000 and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in credit control or a finance-based role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage new customer accounts.
• Conduct thorough credit checks and assess creditworthiness.
• Monitor customer accounts for timely collection of payments.
• Reconcile accounts and prepare aged debtor reports.
• Investigate and resolve customer queries efficiently.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description: Proactive and results-driven Credit Controller for an organisation in Great Yarmouth £28,000

Your new company
We are supporting a market-leading business in Great Yarmouth who are seeking a highly organised and proactive Credit Controller to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring efficient credit management processes, maintaining customer accounts, and minimising financial risk while fostering strong client relationships.
Your new role
As an experienced Credit Controller / Sales Ledger Clerk, you will have broad commercial experience of collecting outstanding monies and resolving queries. Your typical duties will involve:-

Account Setup: Establish and manage new customer accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.

Credit Checks: Conduct thorough credit checks and assess the creditworthiness of new and existing clients to support informed decision-making.

Collections: Proactively monitor customer accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding payments and follow-up on overdue invoices.

Account Reconciliations: Reconcile accounts regularly to identify discrepancies and ensure accurate record-keeping.

Aged Debtor Reports: Prepare and analyse aged debtor reports, providing regular updates to management on outstanding balances and collection progress.

Query Resolution: Investigate and resolve customer queries efficiently, collaborating with internal teams where necessary to reach timely solutions.

Managing Bad Debt: Identify and manage bad debt, implementing appropriate measures to minimise financial losses while maintaining professional relationships.

What you'll need to succeed
You will have proven experience in credit control or a finance-based role with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent communication and negotiation skills. You will be confident with accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite and attention to detail, along with strong organisational skills, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
What you'll get in return
The organisation offers a salary of circa £28,000 depending on experience, 5-days on-site in Great Yarmouth and other flexible benefits. Contact Andy Jarman on for more details.
What you need to do now
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