Credit Controller

Kenton Black; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable finance recruitment agency is currently seeking a Credit Controller to join a well-established company in the Preston area. This full-time and permanent role involves maintaining proactive debt collection, managing customer accounts, and ensuring strong relationships with clients. Candidates should have essential experience in credit control, proficiency in accounting software, and strong organizational skills. The position offers a salary of £28,000-£30,000 and multiple benefits, including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Annual leave - 25 days + bank holidays

Pension up to 5% matched by company

Death in service at 3 years of salary

Option to buy/sell up to 5 working days a year

Qualifications

• Experience working within Credit Control/Accounts Receivable is essential.
• Proficiency in accounting software is essential.
• Proactive, ambitious, and able to manage workload effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Collect outstanding debts to meet collection targets.
• Keep accurate records of payment promises.
• Assist team members with workload as needed.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Manage portfolio of accounts in line with company policy.

Skills

Experience in Credit Control

Experience in accounting software

Strong knowledge of MS Excel

Proactive and ambitious

Ability to manage workload

Excellent time management

Teamwork ability

Job description

The Opportunity

Kenton Black Finance are currently recruiting for a full-time and permanent Credit Controller on behalf of a business that is based in the Preston area. This company has a turnover of circa 50 million pounds, and has been operating for over 20 years. You'll have excellent communication skills, be a team player, and full training will be given. If you would like to be part of a well-established business and have a job with excellent career prospects, then please get in touch. Please note, this job is office based.

Salary and Benefits

• A salary of £28,000 to £30,000
• Annual leave - 25 days + bank holidays
• Option to buy/sell up to 5 working days a year
• Pension up to 5% matched by company
• Death in service at 3 years of salary

Your New Role as the Credit Controller

• Ensure a proactive approach to collecting outstanding debt is maintained to meet collection targets
• Ensure you keep accurate records on chasing and payment promises
• Take guidance from your team leader to effectively deal with issues
• Assist with the workload of other team members from time-to-time
• Drive continuous improvement in the number of days debts remain overdue
• Ensure all non-value added tasks are removed from the day-to-day activity within your role
• Manage and monitor new customer accounts set up, including the setting and controlling of credit limits
• Ensure strong relationships are maintained with customers and internal colleagues
• Manage your own portfolio of accounts, ensuring outstanding debts are collected in line with company policy
• Where appropriate, timely escalation of issues
• Work in collaboration with operational teams across the Group
• Provide assistance to managers on ad hoc projects from time-to-time
• Communicate to key stakeholders in a concise and effective manner

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply

• Experience working within Credit Control/Accounts Receivable (ESSENTIAL)
• Experience in using accounting software (ESSENTIAL)
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel preferred but not essential
• Proactive and ambitious (ESSENTIAL)
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload (ESSENTIAL)Excellent time management and organisational skills (ESSENTIAL)
• Ability to work well alone or as part of a team (ESSENTIAL)

Summary

This is a great opportunity to join an award winning company that has been operating for over 20 years. The organisation is committed to providing their team with the best opportunities for personal and professional growth. You will be offered 33 days of annual leave, be office based, and be part of a forward-thinking company.

Consideration Requirements

TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED CREDIT CONTROL EXPERIENCE, AND HAVE THE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. You must also meet all the ESSENTIAL for your application to be considered.

This vacancy is being handled by Carl Angilly Kenton Black Finance.