Credit Controller

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

Job summary

A financial services company based in the Blackpool area is hiring a full-time Credit Controller. The role involves resolving outstanding invoices, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Suitable candidates will have essential experience in Credit Control, possess excellent communication skills, and meet other key qualifications. The company offers 33 days of annual leave, a competitive salary, and the chance to be part of a well-respected organization.

Benefits

Annual leave - 33 days

Gym discount

Pension - 5%

Qualifications

• Experience in Credit Control or Accounts Receivable is essential.
• Proactive and ambitious with a strong ability to manage workload.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team or alone.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients to resolve outstanding invoices.
• Prepare reports on accounts receivable status.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Time management

Organisational skills

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

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 Blackpool area. This company has a turnover of circa 100 million pounds, and has been operating for over 60 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 an expanding 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 - 33 days including bank holidays
• Gym discount
• Pension - 5%

Your New Role as the Credit Controller:

• Communicate with clients to resolve outstanding invoices and discrepancies.
• Prepare detailed reports on accounts receivable status for managers
• Ensure compliance company policies and industry regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of all transactions and interactions with clients.
• Conduct regular meetings with managers and partners regarding their debt portfolios.
• Identify problem debts that require escalation and liaise with partners as appropriate.
• Ensure minimal adjustments in the debtors ledger and proper handling of overpayments or payments on account.
• Implement and apply consistent credit control procedures.
• Actively chase all overdue debt within the allotted portfolio and update managers as necessary.
• Engage and manage the process of debts that need to go legal when necessary.

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 work for a well respected company that has been operating for over 60 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.

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.