Credit Controller

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Oldham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK lighting company seeks a proactive individual for a Sales Ledger Credit Control role in their Accounts Team. Responsibilities include managing client records, reconciling payments, and ensuring excellent customer service. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical and IT skills, especially in Excel, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy Accounts Department is preferred.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Proactive and structured approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining detailed client records for 1,600 live accounts.
• Reconciling and allocating payments.
• Identifying and resolving customer queries related to credit.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

IT skills

Excel

Job description

Location:

Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9RJ

Salary:

Competitive

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, negotiable. Office-based.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Accounts Team of one of the UK's most successful lighting companies. The company is a forward-thinking and progressive leader in the lighting industry with promising and exciting plans for the future.

They are looking for an enthusiastic, well-rounded individual with experience working within a busy Accounts Department. The role is suited for a forward-thinking, proactive, and structured individual who can work well under pressure and enjoys a fast-paced environment.

The role is primarily Sales Ledger Credit Control; however, you will be a key member of the finance team, working within a multi-company environment and acquiring new skills across all ledgers.

Their client base is diverse, and information is supplied in various formats via portals, emails, and databases. Strong analytical and IT skills, especially Excel, would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining detailed client records for 1,600 live accounts
• Downloading and posting payments
• Reconciling and allocating payments
• Liaising with account managers and resolving customer queries
• Maintaining allocated accounts, working to strict payment terms, reconciling settlements, calculating discounts, and analyzing cash flow
• Managing client credit limits and reacting accordingly
• Identifying and resolving customer queries related to credit
• Ensuring effective communication to provide excellent customer service
• Achieving debtor days and cash targets
• Raising credit notes
• Notifying the team of problem debts promptly
• Providing cover to other department members as needed

To Apply

If you believe you are a suitable candidate and wish to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.