Credit Controller - Car Dealership

Huntress - Maidstone; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established car dealership in Maidstone is seeking a motivated Credit Controller to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and experience in credit control or accounts. Responsibilities include managing debtor accounts and reconciliation, as well as supporting the finance team. This role offers a competitive salary of £25,500 plus bonus and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Full training and ongoing support

Friendly, supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous credit control or accounts experience is essential.
• Motor trade experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Managing debtor accounts to ensure timely payments.
• Liaising with customers to resolve payment queries.
• Reconciling accounts and preparing management reports.
• Supporting ad hoc finance duties within the team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

High attention to detail

Confidence using IT systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Job description

Overview

Credit Controller - Car Dealership

Maidstone

Salary - 25,500 + bonus

Our client, a well-established and successful car dealership, is seeking a motivated Credit Controller to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and a background in accounts or credit control to play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of customer accounts.

Responsibilities

• Managing debtor accounts and ensuring timely payment collection
• Liaising with customers by phone and email to resolve payment queries
• Reconciling accounts and preparing regular reports for management
• Supporting the wider accounts team with ad hoc finance duties

Qualifications

• Previous credit control or accounts experience (motor trade experience advantageous but not essential)
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• High attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
• Confidence using IT systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Full training and ongoing support
• A friendly, supportive team environment
• Career development opportunities within a respected dealership group

If you are a proactive individual with a keen eye for detail and excellent customer service skills, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity with our client.

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