Credit Controller

Michael Page Finance; Stafford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is seeking a Credit Controller in the transport and distribution sector based in Lichfield. The role focuses on daily credit control tasks, ensuring timely payments and maintaining strong customer relationships to support cash flow.

You will chase payments, maintain records, resolve discrepancies, issue statements, monitor credit limits, and cooperate with teams. The package includes salary £29,000-£31,000 and a fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control or related accounting/finance role.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Office tools.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Chase outstanding payments and ensure timely collections.
• Maintain accurate records of customer accounts and payment histories.
• Resolve payment discrepancies and address customer queries.
• Prepare and distribute monthly statements and reports.
• Monitor credit limits and assess creditworthiness of clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address billing issues.
• Provide support during audits by ensuring all documentation is in order.
• Assist with process improvements within the credit control function.

Skills

Credit control experience

Time management

Communication skills

Proactive problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Credit Controller in the transport and distribution industry, you'll manage the daily credit control tasks, ensuring timely payments and maintaining strong relationships with customers. This role is essential in keeping the accounting and finance department running smoothly by supporting cash flow and resolving payment queries.

Client Details

This organisation operates in the transport and distribution industry.

Description

The Credit Controller will;

• Chase outstanding payments and ensure timely collections.
• Maintain accurate records of customer accounts and payment histories.
• Resolve payment discrepancies and address customer queries.
• Prepare and distribute monthly statements and reports.
• Monitor credit limits and assess creditworthiness of clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address billing issues.
• Provide support during audits by ensuring all documentation is in order.
• Assist with process improvements within the credit control function.

Profile

A successful Credit Controller should have:

• Experience in credit control or a related accounting and finance role.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Office tools.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £29,000 to £31,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Fixed-term contract with potential for future opportunities.
• Benefits provided as part of the package.
• Based in Lichfield.

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