Credit Controller

The Business Connection; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services organisation in Tudhoe is seeking a CREDIT CONTROLLER to manage sales ledgers and provide credit control services. Candidates should possess GCSEs in Maths and English, along with prior experience in credit control or debt collection. The role includes proactive debt chasing, account reconciliation, and monthly reporting. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Salary: up to 26k (DOE)

23 days holidays plus bank holidays

Life Assurance

Pension

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience in Credit Control or Debt Collection required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Chase domestic and export debts to meet targets.
• Resolve account queries and reconcile accounts.
• Manage banking of cheque payments.
• Prepare documentation for legal proceedings.
• Assist with setting up new customer accounts.
• Monitor sales orders with customer care and dispatch.

Skills

Credit Control experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

CREDIT CONTROLLER

CREDIT CONTROLLER'S MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To provide Credit Control services and oversee the administration of the Sales Ledgers for the organisation.

CREDIT CONTROLLER'S MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively chase domestic and export debts using telephone, email, and letters to meet collection targets.
• Resolve account queries, reconcile accounts, and liaise with other departments and Business Development Managers as required.
• Post sterling and foreign currency receipts onto the accounts system and manage the banking of cheque payments.
• Prepare documentation for the Senior Credit Controller to initiate legal proceedings when necessary.
• Assist with setting up new customer accounts, obtaining and analysing credit reports, and issuing/reviewing credit limits in line with company policy.
• Monitor sales orders and liaise with customer care and dispatch teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Perform month-end procedures, including reconciliations, generating reports, and sending statements.

CREDIT CONTROLLER'S ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Reconcile petty cash and foreign currency accounts.
• Maintain filing systems for easy access and record-keeping.
• Provide weekly updates to the Senior Credit Controller on progress towards collection targets.
• Support limited purchase ledger tasks as holiday or sickness cover.

CREDIT CONTROLLER'S SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Prior experience in Credit Control or Debt Collection (comprehensive training will be provided).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word (basic to intermediate level).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

CREDIT CONTROLLER'S BENEFITS

• Salary: up to 26k (DOE)
• Days only Mon to Fri 830AM to 5PM
• 23 days holidays plus BH
• EAP
• Life Assurance
• Pension

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED JOB, CANDIDATES REQUIRING SPONSORSHIP OR ON A PSW VISA WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.