Credit Controller

TipTopJob; Louth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team in Louth. In this pivotal role, you will manage accounts receivable, ensuring timely collections and maintaining strong relationships with customers. You will utilize your expertise in financial operations to identify and escalate bad debts while implementing processes to reduce aged debts. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the company's growth and enhance your career in a supportive environment. If you possess excellent communication skills and a solid background in credit control, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in a similar role.
• Competent knowledge of MS Office and Sage 50.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and ensure timely collection of payments.
• Liaise with customers to resolve invoice queries and maintain relationships.
• Conduct regular credit limit reviews and assist in reducing aged debts.

Skills

Communication Skills

Debt Recovery

Customer Relationship Management

Financial Analysis

Education

Experience in Credit Control

Tools

MS Office

Sage 50

Job description

Location: Louth

Salary: A GBP 28,000 - A GBP 30,000 per annum

Benjamin Edwards is recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller for an award-winning and well-established business in Louth. As a Credit Controller, you will work alongside the internal finance team to support the continuing growth of the company, whilst playing a vital role in maintaining smooth financial operations.

The role of Credit Controller

• Manage and maintain the company's accounts receivable ledger, ensuring the timely collection of outstanding payments
• Review customer accounts to ensure they are trading within the credit limits set
• Manage and monitor accounts that are on hold, communicating effectively with customers to ensure efficient debt recovery
• Identify and escalate bad debts within the specified timescales to prevent loss of income
• Send monthly statements to customers
• Confidently liaise with customers to resolve invoice queries
• Proactively contact customers to ensure outstanding debts are paid
• Set up new customer accounts, including completing credit checks
• Keep details and notes on customer accounts up to date on various systems
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and internal teams
• Responsible for key accounts
• Assist in implementing processes that help to reduce aged debts/debtor days
• Conduct regular credit limit reviews

The ideal candidate for the role of Credit Controller

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential
• Competent knowledge of MS Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills
• Systems literate, with experience in using Sage 50

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply.