Credit Controller

Forrest Recruitment; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Company benefits

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment is partnering with a growing business in Newcastle-under-Lyme to recruit a Credit Controller. The role focuses on proactive credit control, maintaining records and supporting multiple teams to keep accounts healthy.

The ideal candidate will have prior credit control or accounts receivable experience, be confident with numbers, and possess strong attention to detail. The position offers modern offices, a friendly team, and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have previous experience within credit control, accounts receivable or a similar finance role.
• Be confident with numbers and have strong mathematical accuracy.
• Able to multitask, stay organised and bring a positive attitude, energy and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer accounts and maintain accurate credit control records.
• Chase outstanding payments in a professional, customer-focused way.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve payment queries quickly and accurately.
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Services to provide account support.
• Process payments, allocate cash and keep records up to date.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies with attention to detail.
• Prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment.

Skills

Credit control

Accounts receivable

Numerical accuracy

Customer relationship management

Multitasking

Job description

Credit Controller, Newcastle-under-Lyme, £28,000 - £30,000, Permanent

Are you looking for a credit control role that's about more than just chasing payments? We are recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing business in the Newcastle-under-Lyme area, with modern, professional offices and a friendly, supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, loves keeping things organised, and is confident building positive relationships with customers and colleagues. This isn't your typical credit controller position. We are looking for someone energetic, proactive and personable who can juggle multiple priorities while supporting both the Customer Services and Sales teams.

• Managing customer accounts and maintaining accurate credit control records
• Chasing outstanding payments in a professional and customer-focused way
• Reconciling accounts and resolving payment queries quickly and accurately
• Working closely with the Sales and Customer Services teams to provide account support
• Processing payments, allocating cash and keeping records up to date
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies with a keen eye for detail
• Prioritising a busy workload and meeting deadlines in a fast-moving environment

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within credit control, accounts receivable or a similar finance role, be confident with numbers and have strong mathematical accuracy. You will be able to multitask, stay organised when managing a varied workload and bring a positive attitude, plenty of energy and a strong work ethic.

In return the client offers a competitive salary, modern, professional offices and the opportunity to join a growing business where your contribution is valued. Free onsite parking and additional company benefits.