Credit Controller

Sharp Consultancy; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy in Huddersfield is seeking a diligent Credit Controller to join a supportive finance team. You will manage a defined ledger, chase invoices, and handle card payments over the phone while ensuring timely settlements.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work to deadlines, and capability to manipulate data extracts in Excel. You will contribute to cash flow by allocating receipts and preparing BACs weekly.

Qualifications

• Prior Credit Control experience.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Problem solving.
• Educated in maths and English to GCSE or equivalent level.
• Ability to use and analyse data in Microsoft Excel.
• Able to work independently while collaborating in a team environment.
• Ability work under pressure and to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Full credit control responsibilities for an allocated part of the ledger.
• Chase outstanding invoices directly with customers; resolve disputed amounts liaising with customer services and distribution where necessary.
• Take payments by card over phone.
• Create weekly/monthly BACs files for bank submission.
• Allocate bank receipts to customer accounts.
• Match invoices to supplier purchase portals for certain large accounts.
• Negotiate and adhere to any required payment plans.
• Ability to manipulate data extracts in Excel.

Skills

Credit control

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Data analysis

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Working within a supportive team of Credit Controllers in a business based in Huddersfield you will be working for an organisation who really value their employees and have created a fantastic work environment as a result.

The successful candidate will become a key part of the finance team, have strong interpersonal skills and be able to deliver a seamless customer service.

This position requires an individual who can handle multiple priorities at once and consistently meets deadlines and objectives.

Duties will include:

• Full credit control responsibilities for an allocated part of the ledger.

• Chase outstanding invoices directly with customers; resolve any disputed amounts liaising with customer services and distribution where necessary.

• Take payments by card over phone.

• Create weekly/monthly BACs files for bank submission.

• Allocate bank receipts to customer accounts.

• Match invoices to supplier purchase portals for certain large accounts.

• Negotiate and be fully responsible for the agreement and adhering to any required payment plans.

• Ability to manipulate data extracts in Excel required.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Prior Credit Control experience

• Excellent telephone manner.

• Problem solving.

• Educated in maths and English to GCSE or equivalent level.

• Ability to use and analyse data in Microsoft Excel.

• Able to work independently while collaborating in a team environment.

• Ability work under pressure and to deadlines.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.