Credit Controller – 12 months Fixed Term Contract – Hybrid

Kenton Black Ltd; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable finance company in Preston is seeking a full-time Credit Controller for a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves managing outstanding bills, liaising with clients, and requires solid experience in Credit Control and excellent communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, 33 days annual leave, and hybrid working after initial training.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Life assurance

4% pension

Income protection

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Credit Control department is essential.
• Professional and articulate, reliable, and motivated.
• Comfortable working with people at all levels within the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships to facilitate payment of outstanding bills.
• Manage client queries and ensure they are resolved.
• Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders regarding responsibilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Methodical and organized

IT Literate

Confident telephone manner

Education

Good general standard of education

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Credit Controller – 12 months Fixed Term Contract – Hybrid

Kenton Black Finance are currently recruiting for a full-time Credit Controller on a 12 month fixed term contract on behalf of a business in the Preston area. This company has a turnover of circa 540 million pounds, and has been operating for over 100 years. Hybrid working is available after about 6 weeks, when you can then work from home 3 days a week. You'll have excellent communication skills, be a team player, and full training will be given. If you would like to be part of a highly reputable company and have a job with good benefits, then please get in touch.

Salary and Benefits

• A salary of £27,000 - £30,000
• 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Life assurance
• 4% pension
• Income protection
• Hybrid working (initially 1 day a week from home, then after about 6 weeks you can work from home 3 days a week)

Your New Role as the Credit Controller

• Building relationships with internal and external clients to facilitate settlement of outstanding bills in line with terms of business
• Dealing with, escalating, and managing queries raised by clients through to conclusion
• Regular meetings and calls with portfolio holders and other stakeholders to agree actions and responsibilities
• Daily maintenance and noting of debtor’s ledger
• Checking and issuing of monthly statements and reminder letters
• Ensuring accurate classification of clients within the management system
• Monthly debtor provisioning in line with policy
• Cash management; maximising collections, arranging refunds, transferring, and reallocating
• Ensuring that the monthly client Stop list is noted in a timely and accurate manner
• Supporting the preparation of month‑end tasks and delivery of reports
• General housekeeping duties
• Assisting as may be required within Credit Control including specific projects as directed

Experience and Skills Required to Apply

• A good general standard of education (ESSENTIAL)
• Previous experience working within a Credit Control department (ESSENTIAL)
• Professional and articulate, reliable, and motivated (ESSENTIAL)
• Comfortable working with people at all levels within the organisation (ESSENTIAL)
• Willingness to travel including some overnight stays (rare)
• Confident telephone manner (ESSENTIAL)
• Methodical, organised, and accurate with ability to adhere to strict deadlines (ESSENTIAL)
• IT Literate (ESSENTIAL)
• Microsoft office (including Outlook, Excel, Word) (ESSENTIAL)

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that has been operating for over 100 years and operates across dozens of locations across the UK. The organisation has a culture of understanding what it means to deliver value, and to value what they do. You will work on a hybrid basis, be offered 33 days of annual leave and assist in the prompt collection of the firm’s debts.

TO BE CONSIDERED

TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED CREDIT CONTROL EXPERIENCE, AND HAVE THE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. You must also meet all the ‘ESSENTIAL criteria’ for your application to be considered.

This vacancy is being handled by Carl Angilly – Kenton Black Finance.