Credit Controller

Confidential; Ilford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Professional development and training

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Permanent position

Job summary

Confidential in Essex is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to manage customer accounts, chase outstanding payments, and resolve invoice queries. The role requires Sage 50 proficiency and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach in a fast-paced finance team.

Working Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, you will maintain strong client relationships, produce aged debtor reports, and support the wider finance team with ad hoc duties. This is a permanent, office-based position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Credit Control role.
• Experience using Sage 50.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• A proactive and professional approach to debt collection.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Chasing outstanding payments via telephone, email, and written correspondence.
• Managing and monitoring customer accounts.
• Producing and reviewing aged debtor reports.
• Reconciling customer accounts and investigating discrepancies.
• Resolving invoice and payment queries efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate financial records using Sage 50.
• Building and maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Credit Controller

Salary: £30,000 - £35,00 per annum

Location: Essex
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (Office Based)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Credit Controller with Sage 50 experience to join a well-established and growing business based in Essex.

Working as part of the finance team, you will be responsible for managing customer accounts, ensuring outstanding debts are collected in a timely manner, resolving account queries, and maintaining strong relationships with clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Chasing outstanding payments via telephone, email, and written correspondence
• Managing and monitoring customer accounts
• Producing and reviewing aged debtor reports
• Reconciling customer accounts and investigating discrepancies
• Resolving invoice and payment queries efficiently
• Maintaining accurate financial records using Sage 50
• Building and maintaining positive customer relationships
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required

About You

• Previous experience within a Credit Control role
• Experience using Sage 50
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities
• A proactive and professional approach to debt collection
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Stable and secure permanent position