Credit Controller: Cash-Flow & Collections Pro

Smithers; Shawbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance 4x

Half-day Friday

Semi-flexible hours

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Scheme

Ride to work

Supportive environment

Job summary

Smithers is seeking a proactive Credit Controller to support our UK and EU businesses. You will manage ledgers, review aging, and drive debt collection while maintaining strong customer relationships.

The role requires excellent numerical and communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within deadlines. A supportive finance team and flexible environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills and high accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience with debt collection and customer relationships.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks with ownership.

Responsibilities

• Maintain customer ledgers and aged debt reports with insights.
• Identify customers with cash-flow or credit risk issues.
• Manage emails via shared mailboxes and respond promptly.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support cash collection.
• Set up new accounts and update existing ones accurately.
• Support month-end close and provide required reporting.
• Assist with VAT information and VAT returns where needed.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Prioritisation

Problem solving

Independent working

Flexible hands-on

Education

Accounting qualification

Equivalent experience

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Smithers is seeking a proactive Credit Controller to support our UK and EU businesses. You will manage ledgers, review aging, and drive debt collection while maintaining strong customer relationships.

The role requires excellent numerical and communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within deadlines. A supportive finance team and flexible environment are offered.