Credit Controller - Debtor Management & Cash Flow

Sharp Consultancy; Castleford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy in Castleford seeks a Credit Controller to ensure debt is collected by due dates and in line with procedures. You will manage the accounts receivable ledger, monitor credit risk, and report on collection performance throughout the sales-order lifecycle.

Key duties include chasing debt by phone/email, maintaining debtor days, processing payments, setting up new customers, and advising on credit limits. Excellent communication and IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication via telephone and email.
• Strong IT skills; proficient with Excel and Sage.
• Strong negotiator and capable of resolving queries efficiently.
• Able to work within set time frames.

Responsibilities

• Actively chase debt via phone and email.
• Maintain regular contact with customers to minimise debtor days.
• Process sales credits, bank receipts and cheques.
• Establish new customer accounts per procedures.
• Inform sales team of customer account issues and monitor new orders.
• Manage customer credit limits and advise changes to the Commercial Director.
• Produce ad hoc credit control reports when required.
• Provide reception duties and answer overflow sales calls.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Tools

Excel

Sage

Job description

Sharp Consultancy in Castleford seeks a Credit Controller to ensure debt is collected by due dates and in line with procedures. You will manage the accounts receivable ledger, monitor credit risk, and report on collection performance throughout the sales-order lifecycle.

Key duties include chasing debt by phone/email, maintaining debtor days, processing payments, setting up new customers, and advising on credit limits. Excellent communication and IT skills are essential.