Credit Controller

Autograph Recruitment; Marden; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment is recruiting a Credit Controller to join a successful agricultural business in Herefordshire. You will manage customer accounts, process invoices and payments, and support the Accounts Senior with day-to-day finance tasks to help maintain healthy cash flow.

The ideal candidate will have previous accounts experience, strong numerical and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.

Qualifications

• Previous accounts experience is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach.
• AAT qualification or be studying towards one - desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out credit control by telephone and email, proactively chasing overdue invoices and resolving debit note queries.
• Ensuring debts are collected promptly and supporting the team in achieving KPI targets.
• Completing sales ledger duties, including raising invoices, handling customer account queries and allocating customer payments.
• Reconciling and reporting sales ledger movements.
• Filing delivery notes and associated paperwork.
• Supporting the Accounts Senior with day-to-day tasks.
• Assisting with ad hoc duties and providing general support across the Finance team.

Skills

Credit control

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Prioritising workload

Proactive problem solving

Education

AAT qualification / studying towards

Job description

Credit Controller

Herefordshire

Full Time, Permanent

Circa. £27,000

We are recruiting for a Credit Controller to join a successful and well-established agricultural business in Herefordshire.

The Credit Controller will play a key role in supporting the financial performance of the business by ensuring customer invoices are paid on time and sales ledger records are maintained accurately.

Working as part of the Finance team, you will manage customer accounts, process invoices and payments, and support the Accounts Senior with day-to-day finance activities. This is a varied role that will contribute to the smooth running of the department and help maintain healthy cash flow across the business.

Responsibilities of Credit Controller:

• Carrying out credit control by telephone and email, proactively chasing overdue invoices and resolving debit note queries
• Ensuring debts are collected promptly and supporting the team in achieving its KPI targets
• Completing sales ledger duties, including raising invoices, handling customer account queries and allocating customer payments
• Reconciling and reporting sales ledger movements
• Filing delivery notes and associated paperwork
• Supporting the Accounts Senior with day-to-day tasks
• Assisting with ad hoc duties and providing general support across the Finance team

The ideal candidate:

• Previous accounts experience is essential
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• The ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines
• A proactive, problem-solving approach
• An AAT qualification or be studying towards one - desirable but not essential