Credit Controller

Confidential; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Credit Controller in Slough to drive cash collection, maintain accurate ledgers and support the finance team with timely invoicing and reconciliations. You will pursue payments, respond to account queries and ensure records are complete and neat.

The role offers hybrid working after probation, requires strong IT skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with colleagues to resolve outstanding balances.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Credit Controller.
• Strong IT skills, proficient in data management and financial software.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of handling customer inquiries and internal communications effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with an aptitude for problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Pursue the receipt of money from customers and respond promptly to any account queries.
• Operate all procedures related to credit control in accordance with established routines and programmes.
• Monitor "special accounts" under your control and report any discrepancies or illogical findings to your leader.
• Liaise with Finance Houses to ensure that deals are accepted and documentation is in place before dispatching equipment.
• Respond to all customer communications promptly and maintain all records related to credit control in a neat and logical fashion.
• Prioritise chasing invoices over £1,000 in value by telephone until a satisfactory resolution is reached.
• Conduct credit checks and control all litigation proceedings.
• Regularly review the sales ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Credit control experience

IT skills

Communication skills

Teamwork ability

Detail-oriented

Job description

Credit Controller

Job Type: Full-time (hybrid after probation)

Location: Slough

Salary: £30 - £31,000k

Hours: 08.30 am - 17. 30pm

We are seeking a dedicated Credit Controller to join our team. This role is crucial for pursuing the receipt of payments from customers and maintaining accurate account records. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in credit control, possess strong IT skills, and exhibit excellent communication abilities.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Pursue the receipt of money from customers and respond promptly to any account queries.
• Operate all procedures related to credit control in accordance with established routines and programmes.
• Monitor "special accounts" under your control and report any discrepancies or illogical findings to your leader.
• Liaise with Finance Houses to ensure that deals are accepted and documentation is in place before dispatching equipment.
• Respond to all customer communications promptly and maintain all records related to credit control in a neat and logical fashion.
• Prioritise chasing invoices over £1,000 in value by telephone until a satisfactory resolution is reached.
• Conduct credit checks and control all litigation proceedings.
• Regularly review the sales ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Credit Controller.
• Strong IT skills, proficient in data management and financial software.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of handling customer inquiries and internal communications effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with an aptitude for problem-solving.