Credit Controller

Adecco; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Peterborough is seeking a Credit Controller for their Finance team. This role involves managing accounts, liaising with clients and local authorities while striving for departmental KPIs. The position offers a competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

20 days holiday increasing to 25

Contributory pension scheme

Free life assurance

Discounts at retailers

Car Lease Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in credit control preferred.
• Ability to work within a team and meet KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with local authorities and clients regarding billing inquiries.
• Monitoring allocated accounts and providing feedback at meetings.
• Setting up direct debits through Go Cardless.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Tools

Sage

Outlook

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Due to continued growth, our client is recruiting for a Credit Controller to join their Finance team based in Peterborough.

The position sits within their finance team, within a smaller team of 3 Credit Controllers and primarily deals with collections from local authorities in line with their contracts as well as privately funded domiciliary care customers. Previous experience within a credit control environment is preferred, however, full training for the Adult Social Care environment will be given. This role uses Sage & Outlook as the main forms of software; training can be given in the use of these programmes where needed.

The role is likely to include the following tasks:

• Liaison with local authorities and clients regarding payable invoicing and resolving any queries, issuing credit notes, and evidencing correct billing where necessary.
• Ongoing monitoring of allocated accounts with regular feedback given in the weekly credit control meeting.
• Speaking to private clients to take payment on account via card.
• Setting up and running of weekly/monthly direct debit runs through the Go Cardless system.
• Arranging credit notes as and when required with authorisation from branches.
• Completion of credit checks and setting up of new accounts on Sage .
• Working towards department KPIs in conjunction with the rest of the team.

Our client offers a competitive salary dependant on experience with a generous benefits package:

• 20 days Holiday rising annually by one day to 25
• Contributory pension scheme - employee contribution 5%, employer contribution 3% and Tax Relief 1%
• Free Life assurance - 2 x annual salary
• Discounts and vouchers for over 6, retailers
• Car Lease Scheme

The finance team, based in Peterborough, consists of 18 people located in modern, open plan offices in Fengate.

They pride themselves on being a professional, friendly, and supportive team, delivering finance services to the rest of their business which incorporates some 38 branches across the company.

The contracted hours are 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with a one-hour lunch break. Core hours are 09:00-17:00 with the office open 08:00 - 17:30 to allow for flexible working.

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