Credit Controller | Autonomy, Growth & Team Support

Reed; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Reed in Woolpit, Suffolk is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a growing finance team. You will own debt collection, allocate payments, reconcile accounts, and contribute to cash flow health by building strong customer relationships.

The role reports to the Credit Control Manager and offers an office-based, permanent full-time position with an up to £35,000 per year. You will work closely with sales and other departments to ensure timely payments and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Previous Credit Control experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Good knowledge of finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Proactively collecting outstanding debt in line with payment terms
• Allocating BACS and cheque payments accurately
• Investigating and resolving account discrepancies
• Managing sales ledger queries and invoice requests
• Reviewing customer credit limits and preparing account reports
• Liaising with credit insurers and credit reference agencies
• Working alongside the sales team to approve and release orders
• Supporting month-end activities and management reporting
• Assisting with process improvements and reporting enhancements

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Finance systems knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reed in Woolpit, Suffolk is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a growing finance team. You will own debt collection, allocate payments, reconcile accounts, and contribute to cash flow health by building strong customer relationships.

The role reports to the Credit Control Manager and offers an office-based, permanent full-time position with an up to £35,000 per year. You will work closely with sales and other departments to ensure timely payments and accurate reporting.