Credit Controller

Proactive Personnel Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Personnel Ltd is recruiting a permanent Credit Controller for an established business in Shropshire. The role focuses on credit control and supporting broader accounts activities in a busy finance function.

Salary is up to £29,000 per annum, depending on experience. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, with office-based duties. You will report to the Finance Manager and contribute to daily finance operations.

Qualifications

• Previous credit control or accounts experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Xero accounting software.
• Knowledge of CIS would be beneficial but not essential.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence required due to location.

Responsibilities

• Managing the credit control function, including chasing outstanding debt via phone, email and other channels.
• Maintaining debtor accounts and supporting with debtor insurance processes.
• Processing supplier invoices and managing purchase ledger activities.
• Raising and managing sales ledger invoices.
• Assisting with supplier and customer account set-up.
• Supporting payment runs, including reconciliations and batch preparation.
• Handling queries from customers and suppliers through to resolution.
• General finance administration and support across the department.

Skills

Credit control experience

Communication

Excel

Xero

Tools

Excel

Xero

Job description

Credit Controller

We are currently recruiting for a permanent Credit Controller to join a well-established business based in Shropshire.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role will support the day-to-day running of the finance function, with a strong focus on credit control alongside wider accounts responsibilities.

Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm | Office-based

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the credit control function, including chasing outstanding debt via phone, email, and other channels
• Maintaining debtor accounts and supporting with debtor insurance processes
• Processing supplier invoices and managing purchase ledger activities
• Raising and managing sales ledger invoices
• Assisting with supplier and customer account set-up
• Supporting payment runs, including reconcilations and batch preparation
• Handling queries from customers and suppliers through to resolution
• General finance administration and support across the department

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar credit control or accounts role (bookkeeping experience beneficial)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with accounting software (Xero advantageous)
• Knowledge of CIS would be beneficial but not essential
• High level of accuracy with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a teamFull UK driving licence required due to location