Credit Controller & Ledger Analyst – Flexible Working

Smurfit Kappa; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual leave

Pension

Cycle to Work

Training opportunities

Confidential support

Flexible working

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Chesterfield is seeking a finance professional to support credit control, sales ledger management, and financial reporting. The role focuses on reducing overdue debt, minimising bad debt risk, and providing reliable financial analysis to inform business decisions.

You will manage ledgers, post journals, and produce monthly reports, while supporting sales and operations with credit information and payment performance data.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage debt collection and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Investigate and resolve customer invoice and payment queries.
• Monitor customer credit limits, payment terms, and conduct regular credit reviews.
• Set up new customer accounts and assess credit risk.
• Implement credit control procedures, including recommending account stops where necessary.
• Maintain, administer, and reconcile the Sales Ledger and General Ledger.
• Record and allocate cash receipts accurately.
• Produce regular, monthly, and ad hoc financial reports.
• Analyse financial data and accounts for management reporting and audit purposes.
• Prepare and post journals, including those outside of credit management activities.
• Support sales and operational teams by providing information on customer payment performance and credit issues.
• Manage customer invoicing portals and resolve invoice rejections promptly.
• Provide departmental cover during holidays and sickness absence.
• Assist with additional finance and reporting tasks as required by management.

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Chesterfield is seeking a finance professional to support credit control, sales ledger management, and financial reporting. The role focuses on reducing overdue debt, minimising bad debt risk, and providing reliable financial analysis to inform business decisions.

You will manage ledgers, post journals, and produce monthly reports, while supporting sales and operations with credit information and payment performance data.