Credit Controller

Confidential; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated Credit Control Specialist to monitor debtor accounts, issue invoices and reminders, and resolve payment discrepancies. You will maintain accurate records and support the finance team in policy implementation, ensuring compliance across the retail sector.

The role is permanent, full-time, with a focus on timely payments, accurate reporting, and proactive customer support within a nationwide retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control or related accounting role.
• Familiar with accounting systems and software.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and customer service.
• Knowledge of credit control processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage debtor accounts to ensure timely payments.
• Prepare and issue invoices, statements and reminders to clients.
• Resolve payment discrepancies and address customer queries.
• Maintain accurate records of all credit control activities.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure account accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare regular reports on outstanding debts and account statuses.
• Assist in implementing credit control policies and procedures.
• Support the Accounting & Finance team with ad-hoc administrative tasks.

Skills

Credit control

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive problem-solving

Customer service

Credit control processes

Accounting software

ERP systems

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Client Details

An organisation in the retail industry, offering products and services to customers nationwide.

Description

• Monitor and manage debtor accounts to ensure timely payments.
• Prepare and issue invoices, statements and reminders to clients.
• Resolve payment discrepancies and address customer queries.
• Maintain accurate records of all credit control activities.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure account accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare regular reports on outstanding debts and account statuses.
• Assist in implementing credit control policies and procedures.
• Support the Accounting & Finance team with ad-hoc administrative tasks.

Profile

• Strong experience in credit control or a related accounting role.
• Familiarity with accounting systems and software.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Good attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and customer service.
• Knowledge of credit control processes.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £35,000 to £38,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position within the retail industry.

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