Credit Controller

Finlay Jude Associates Limited; Heywood; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency is seeking a Credit Controller in Heywood. This part-time role requires managing Credit Control duties within a busy Finance team while supporting the Accounts team. Relevant experience is essential, as you will need to hit the ground running with minimal training. The working hours are Monday–Friday, 12.15 pm–5.15 pm. Competitive hourly rate of £13.50 and various employee benefits offered.

Benefits

Employee discount

Casual dress

Ongoing training and development opportunities

On-site free parking

Qualifications

• Must have relevant Credit Control experience to start with minimal training.

Responsibilities

• Processing receipts via cash, cheque, and card methods.
• Reconciling payments on individual client ledger.
• Collecting monthly debts via telephone and email.
• Evaluating new credit requests and checking credit ratings.

Skills

Credit Control experience

Reconciliation skills

Communication

Job description

FJA are looking to recruit a Credit Controller on behalf of our client based in Heywood. Joining a busy and growing Finance team, you will play a key role in managing all Credit Control duties, as well as offering support across the wider Accounts team as required.

This is a part‑time role, working Monday – Friday, 12.15 pm – 5.15 pm. The role will be on a temp‑perm basis, so you must be available to start as soon as possible.

Benefits

• Part‑time working hours Monday – Friday, 12.15 pm – 5.15 pm
• Salary £13.50 per hour
• Employee discount
• Casual dress
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Well‑established and highly reputable business
• On‑site free parking

Key Responsibilities

• Processing receipts via cash, cheque and card methods onto our accounts system
• Reconciling payments on the individual client ledger
• Actioning credit notes and resolving disputes/enquiries
• Trade counter cashing up at the end of each day
• Weekly cash reconciliation ready for collection by a third party
• Overseeing and reconciling the receipts for other depots
• Processing and reconciling invoices and monthly statements
• Collection of monthly debts via telephone and email – keeping track of payment promises
• Monitoring potential bad debts and following through with the company legal procedure using internal and external sources
• Evaluating and processing new account requests
• Process incoming funds and ensure all debtor ledgers are balanced, resolve any queries
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients to ensure the smooth running of the accounts department
• Evaluating new credit requests, checking credit ratings and applying to our insurers for credit insurance

Requirements

You must have relevant Credit Control experience to be considered – you would need to hit the ground running with minimal training.

This is a key role in supporting the financial function of the business, of which there are approximately 800 live accounts.

If you are looking for a fast‑paced Credit Control role and have the required experience, please apply now with your current CV.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.