Credit Controller

TN United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm is looking for a motivated Credit Controller to join their team in Preston. This role is pivotal in managing client relationships and ensuring timely debt collection. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a methodical approach to work. With the opportunity for hybrid working and additional perks like free parking, this position offers a great chance to grow within a supportive environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a dynamic team, this role is for you.

Benefits

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a Credit Control department is essential.
• Must be methodical, organized, and able to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the prompt collection of the firm’s debts.
• Maintain debtor ledgers and issue monthly statements.
• Support month-end tasks and report delivery.

Skills

Credit Control Experience

Communication Skills

IT Literacy

Organizational Skills

Education

General Standard of Education

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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Our client, a leading accountancy firm based in Preston, is seeking a Credit Controller. This role involves assisting partners and portfolio holders in the prompt collection of the firm’s debts, processing accounting data efficiently, and ensuring high-quality service to internal and external clients. The position offers hybrid working and 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. Holding regular meetings and calls with partners, portfolio holders, and other stakeholders to agree on actions and responsibilities.
4. Maintaining and noting debtor ledgers daily.
5. Checking and issuing monthly statements and reminder letters.
6. Ensuring accurate classification of clients within the practice management system.
7. Performing monthly debtor provisioning in line with policy.
8. Managing cash collections, refunds, transfers, and reallocations to maximize collections.
9. Timely and accurate noting of the monthly client Stop list.
10. Supporting month-end tasks and report delivery.
11. Assisting with specific projects within Credit Control and NFO as directed.

Ideal Candidates should have the following:

Experience and skills

• A good general standard of education.
• Previous experience in a Credit Control department.
• Professional, articulate, reliable, and motivated.
• Comfortable working with people at all levels within the organization.
• Willingness to travel, including some overnight stays.
• Confident telephone manner.
• Methodical, organized, and accurate, with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• IT literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.