Credit Controller

Howett Thorpe; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable finance firm is seeking a diligent Credit Controller to join their finance team in Wokingham. This permanent position involves managing the sales ledger, overseeing debt collection, and ensuring reconciled customer accounts. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, and intermediate Excel skills. Benefits include 25 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and hybrid working after probation.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Salary sacrifice scheme

Life Assurance

Free on-site parking

Free gym

Hybrid working available after probation

Qualifications

• Positive and proactive approach, able to work on own initiative.
• Ability to maintain good customer relations.
• Strong organisational skills with prioritisation ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cash allocation, download bank statements, and post receipts.
• Proactively chase outstanding debt and reconcile customer accounts.
• Produce weekly and monthly reports.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Intermediate Excel skills

Job description

Our client, a well-established business with a strong reputation in their sector, is seeking a diligent and customer-focused Credit Controller to join their finance team. This position plays a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the sales ledger, overseeing debt collection, and maintaining accurate and reconciled customer accounts.

This role is ideal for a confident team player who enjoys building strong relationships with customers and colleagues.

Job Title Credit Controller

Job Type Permanent

Location Wokingham

Salary £27,000 p.a

Ref 15952

Credit Controller– Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free on-site parking
• Free gym
• Hybrid working available after probation

Credit Controller– About The Role

Reporting to the Finance Controller, you will work across a variety of tasks (daily, weekly, monthly, and ad hoc) requiring strong organisation and an ability to adapt as priorities shift. Main responsibilities:

• Manage daily cash allocation including downloading bank statements, posting receipts, updating cashbooks, and processing Worldpay/EPDQ funds.
• Proactively chase outstanding debt, manage aged receivables, issue proceedings when necessary, and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Reconcile customer accounts weekly and monthly.
• Produce weekly and monthly reports and invoices.
• Prepare and upload invoices to customer portals.
• Handle customer queries, resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain system accuracy, including updating exchange rates.
• Assist with month-end processes and audits.

The successful Credit Controller will have:

• A positive and proactive approach, able to work on own initiative
• Excellent communicator and the ability maintain good customer relations.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise.
• Intermediate Excel skills and be proficient in MS Office and other Windows-based software.