Credit Controller

Anderson Scott Solutions Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday

Bank holidays

Job summary

Anderson Scott Solutions Ltd is seeking a diligent Credit Controller to join its finance team in Shrewsbury. The role covers credit control, ledger tasks, supplier payments and general finance administration.

You will report to the Finance Manager in a busy office environment. Ideal candidates will have prior credit control or bookkeeping experience, strong communication skills, and be highly organised with good IT skills including Excel and Word.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control, accounts or bookkeeping.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to work.
• Good IT skills across Word, Excel and Office 365.
• Knowledge of Xero is advantageous.
• Knowledge of CIS is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day credit control activities and chasing outstanding debts.
• Managing debtor insurance requirements.
• Processing supplier invoices using Acorn system.
• Preparing and processing sales ledger invoices.
• Setting up new supplier and customer accounts.
• Completing supplier payment reconciliations and payment batches.
• Processing purchase invoices and entering information into Xero.
• Liaising with customers and suppliers to resolve account queries.
• Supporting quality control and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Assisting with general finance administration and housekeeping duties.
• Working with Finance Manager and team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Credit control experience

Communication skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

IT skills (Word, Excel, Office 365)

Xero knowledge

CIS knowledge

Time management

Team working

Organisation

Tools

Acorn system

Xero

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Office 365

Job description

Credit Controller

Shrewsbury

£DOE

A full UK driving licence is required

We are working with an established business looking to appoint an experienced Credit Controller to join its finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this is a varied role covering credit control, sales and purchase ledger, supplier payments and general finance administration.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous credit control or accounts experience who is highly organised, proactive and confident working in a busy finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day credit control activities and proactively chasing outstanding debts using appropriate methods.
• Managing debtor insurance requirements.
• Processing supplier invoices using the company's bespoke Acorn system.
• Preparing and processing sales ledger invoices.
• Setting up new supplier and customer accounts.
• Completing supplier payment reconciliations and preparing payment batches.
• Processing purchase invoices and entering information accurately into Xero.
• Liaising with customers and suppliers to resolve account queries efficiently.
• Supporting quality control and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Assisting with general finance administration and housekeeping duties.
• Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider team to ensure deadlines are met.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience in credit control, accounts or bookkeeping.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to work.
• Good general IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Office 365.
• Knowledge of Xero (advantageous but not essential).
• Knowledge of CIS (beneficial but not essential).
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• The confidence to work both independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to remain organised and work effectively under pressure.

This is a full-time, permanent, office-based position working Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, with 20 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays.