Credit Controller | Beeston (hybrid working) | £28,000 – £32,000 (plus benefits package)

The Accountancy Recruitment Group; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Accountancy Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Credit Controller for a growing SME in Beeston. You will join a small, collaborative finance team and take ownership of customer accounts, chase overdue debts and support cash flow across the business.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will manage high-volume ledgers, perform due diligence, reconcile payments, handle multi-currency receipts and contribute to reporting.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of credit control, debt collection and account management.
• Experience managing busy customer ledgers and prioritising collection activity.
• Experience using accounting or ERP systems, with strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively contacting customers to secure payment of overdue invoices and reduce aged debt.
• Managing high-volume debtor ledgers and supporting cash collection targets.
• Maintaining records of customer communications and payment activity.
• Reconciling direct debit and cash receipts, including multi-currency accounts.
• Assisting with consolidated invoicing processes and reporting.

Skills

Credit control

Accounts receivable

Customer communication

Excel

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Are you an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next opportunity within a growing business?

Longstanding SME based in Beeston are looking for an experienced Credit Controller to join their small, collaborative finance team, taking responsibility for managing customer accounts, reducing outstanding debt and supporting effective cash flow across the business.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to take full ownership of a busy and sometimes complex debtor ledger, build strong customer relationships and also contribute to the wider finance function.

This is an environment where you can really add value and be recognised for your achievements, you will enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working and a sensible work life balance, while being able to put your own stamp on your role with full autonomy.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of customer accounts and credit control activities, ensuring outstanding balances are collected efficiently while maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach.

Your remit will include:

• Proactively contacting customers to secure payment of overdue invoices and reduce aged debt.
• Managing high-volume and complex debtor ledgers, working towards agreed cash collection targets.
• Maintaining accurate records of customer communications, payment arrangements and account activity.
• Setting up and maintaining customer accounts, including updating account details and status information.
• Monitoring customer credit limits and spend limits in line with company policies.
• Carrying out customer due diligence and creditworthiness checks.
• Administering direct debit instructions, processing collections and resolving rejected payments.
• Reconciling direct debit holding accounts and investigating discrepancies.
• Posting and reconciling cash receipts from factoring accounts.
• Allocating receipts across multi-currency accounts, including euro transactions.
• Supporting consolidated invoicing processes for key customers.
• Utilising the system to enhance and develop reporting

You will need:

We’re looking for someone with previous experience in credit control, accounts receivable who knows what strong credit control processes look like!

You will ideally have:

• A good understanding of credit control processes, debt collection and account management.
• Experience managing busy customer ledgers and prioritising collection activity.
• Previous experience using accounting or ERP systems.
• Good Microsoft Excel and general IT skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to deal with customers professionally.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to financial administration.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• Experience with direct debit administration, cash flow processes, financial reconciliations or multi-currency accounts would be advantageous.

Job Features

Job Category Accountancy & Finance