Credit Controller

Motia; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Leeds is seeking a Credit Controller to manage customer debts and credit checks. The role involves daily communication with customers, maintaining records, and collaborating with the Sales Team. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in credit control and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, additional leave for birthdays, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Additional day annual leave for your birthday

Free breakfast

Sociable working hours, no weekends or evenings

Early Friday finish

Fun, supportive working environment

Dress down office

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

4 x salary life assurance

Qualifications

• Previous Credit Controller or debt recovery experience required.
• Experience working in an office environment, preferably within a Credit/Accounts department.

Responsibilities

• Calling customers to discuss payment of outstanding debts.
• Maintaining detailed and accurate customer records.
• Interacting with the Sales Team regarding customer accounts.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Numeracy

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Good standard of education, preferably with a 'C' in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to the Credit Supervisor, the Credit Controller will be responsible for general administration and the processing of credit checks and calling customers to discuss their outstanding debts or failed payments.

Duties & Responsibilities

Calling customers daily to discuss payment of returned direct debit payments, payment for outstanding debts and customers who have cancelled the direct debit instructions
Dealing with applications forms.
Contacting customer regarding the Exposure on the fuel cards and expired credit limits
Dealing with additional card orders, card limits and change of details
Other ad hoc duties include, understanding of cleared balances to keep accounts open, working with credit insurance brokers and credit rating agency.
Dealing with customer queries in a professional, courteous and timely manner. Then recording all customer information on emails or calls received to maintain detailed and accurate customer records.
Interacting with the Sales Team regarding customer fuel card accounts, recording details on our in-house systems, email and phone.
Liaise with the Credit & Collections Supervisor regarding sending letter before actions and payment plans
Any other duties as may be reasonably required.

Requirements

Education & Experience

Previous Credit Controller or debt recovery experience required.
Good standard of education preferably with a 'C' or equivalent in English and Maths.
Experience working in an office environment, preferably within a Credit/Accounts department.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages - Word, Outlook and Excel.
Accuracy and attention to detail with good numeracy skills.
Good communicator with professional and confident telephone manner.
Methodical with ability to organise and prioritize.
Enthusiastic and motivated with the ability to work well individually and as part of a team.

Benefits

Salary of GBP26,410 per annum.
An additional day annual leave for your birthday.
Free breakfast.
Sociable working hours, no weekends or evenings.
Early Friday finish.
Fun, supportive working environment.
Dress down office.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Pension.
4 x salary life assurance.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.