Credit Controller

Charalle Group; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in accountancy is seeking a skilled Credit Controller to join their dynamic team in Preston. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to build strong relationships with clients while managing the collection of debts efficiently. You will play a vital role in ensuring that both internal and external clients receive exemplary service. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in credit control, excellent communication skills, and a methodical approach to tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a reputable firm while enjoying perks like free parking and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Good general standard of education is required.
• Experience in Credit Control is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with clients for debt collection.
• Manage queries and ensure accurate debtor's ledger maintenance.
• Support month-end tasks and prepare reports.

Skills

Credit Control

Client Relationship Management

Cash Management

IT Literacy

Microsoft Office

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

General Education Standard

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Our Client, a leading Accountancy firm based in Preston, seeks a Credit Controller. This role will assist Partners and portfolio holders in the prompt collection of the firm’s debts, processing accounting data efficiently, and helping ensure that internal and external clients receive a quality service in all respects. This role will be hybrid working and there is free parking for the ideal candidate.

Core Duties will include the following:

1. Building relationships with internal and external clients to facilitate settlement of outstanding bills in line with terms of business
2. Dealing with, escalating, and managing queries raised by clients through to conclusion
3. Regular meetings and calls with Partners, portfolio holders, and other stakeholders to agree actions and responsibilities
4. Daily maintenance and noting of debtor’s ledger
5. Checking and issuing of monthly statements and reminder letters
6. Ensuring accurate classification of clients within the practice management system
7. Monthly debtor provisioning in line with policy
8. Cash management; maximising collections, arranging refunds, transferring, and reallocating
9. Ensuring that the monthly client Stop list is noted in a timely and accurate manner
10. Supporting the preparation of month-end tasks and delivery of reports
11. Assisting as may be required within Credit Control and NFO including specific projects as directed

Ideal Candidates need to have the following:

Experience and skills

1. A good general standard of education
2. Previous experience working within a Credit Control department
3. Professional and articulate, reliable, and motivated
4. Comfortable working with people at all levels within the organisation
5. Willingness to travel including some overnight stays
6. Confident telephone manner
7. Methodical, organised, and accurate with the ability to adhere to strict deadlines
8. IT Literate, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)