Credit Controller

Options Resourcing Ltd; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation is seeking an experienced Credit Controller for a 6-month fixed term contract in Smethwick. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing customer accounts, ensuring timely debt collections, and building strong customer relationships while utilizing Microsoft Excel and accounting systems. This role offers the potential to become permanent for the right candidate and includes benefits such as annual leave and free parking.

Benefits

Free parking

29 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in credit control or accounts receivable.
• Familiarity with accounting systems and high transaction volumes.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts.
• Monitoring customer accounts for overdue payments.
• Generating reports on credit control performance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a number crunching Credit Controller looking for a new opportunity? Do you enjoy the chase of reducing your ledger? Want an immediate start role? If so, please read on.

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller to join a fantastic organisation on a 6 month FTC. There is the potential of this role going permanent for the right candidate!

Benefits:

• Salary: up to 26,500 (pro rata)
• 6 month fixed term contract - with a view to go permanent
• Immediate start
• Location: Smethwick
• Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm 37.5 hours per week
• Free parking
• Annual leave: 29 days annual leave

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts for the depot
• Monitor customer accounts to identify and follow up on overdue payments.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with customers while promoting timely settlements.
• Collaborate with customers to resolve queries or disputes, coordinating with internal teams.
• Assess and manage risks related to aged debt
• Process cash allocations accurately and perform regular bank reconciliations.
• Generate and present regular reports detailing credit control performance and collection metrics.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date records of credit transactions and customer communications.

Skills/Experience required:

• Proven experience in credit control, accounts receivable, or a similar finance/accounts role.
• Familiarity with accounting systems
• Experience in handling high volumes of transactions.
• Proven ability to reduce ledger
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident negotiation skills with the ability to handle difficult conversations professionally.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess risk and make sound decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with a willingness to suggest and implement process enhancements.

Immediate start available.

Please apply today!