Credit Controller

Castle Employment; Ripon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Employment in North Yorkshire is seeking a motivated Credit Controller to join a busy finance team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role manages ledgers, resolves overdue payments and supports colleagues while building strong relationships with customers.

You will need good numeracy, Excel skills, and a proactive approach. Full training is available for the right attitude, and the role is commutable from Harrogate, Wetherby, Knaresborough, Ripon and North Leeds.

Qualifications

• Previous credit control or finance experience preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Excel with formulas and data analysis.
• Willingness to learn and take ownership of workload.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own customer ledger and following up on overdue payments.
• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external customers.
• Investigating and resolving account and payment queries efficiently.
• Accurately recording queries and ensuring they are followed through to resolution.
• Providing support and cover for other members of the finance team when required.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Numeracy

Literacy

Excel

Attention to detail

Organization

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

Job description

Credit Controller Permanent | Full-Time

An established and successful organisation in North Yorks is looking for a motivated Credit Controller to join its busy finance team on a permanent basis.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous credit control or finance experience who enjoys building relationships, resolving queries and taking ownership of their own workload. You'll join a supportive team within a business that offers excellent benefits and genuine opportunities for learning and development.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own customer ledger and following up on overdue payments
• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external customers
• Investigating and resolving account and payment queries efficiently
• Accurately recording queries and ensuring they are followed through to resolution
• Providing support and cover for other members of the finance team when required

What We're Looking For

Previous credit control experience would be beneficial, although full training can be provided for someone with the right attitude and transferable finance experience.

You'll ideally have:

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A confident and professional telephone manner
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience using Excel, with knowledge of formulas and pivot tables advantageous
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

This is a permanent role and is commutable from Harrogate, Wetherby, Knaresborough, Ripon and North Leeds and is an excellent opportunity to join an established finance team.