Credit Controller - Own Your Ledger & Cashflow Impact

Benjamin-Edwards-Ltd; Barton-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days' holiday including Bank Hols

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Staff volunteering day

Job summary

Benjamin Edwards Ltd near Barton-upon-Humber is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a busy finance team. The role is office based, full-time, with ownership of the ledger and proactive cash collection to support timely payments.

You will manage aged debt, provide monthly reports, and build strong customer relationships while supporting the wider Accounts Receivable function.

Qualifications

• Experience in Credit Control or Accounts Receivable.
• Strong telephone skills and confidence chasing outstanding payments.
• Excellent communication with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the sales ledger to ensure it runs effectively and accurately.
• Own aged debt and provide monthly reporting.
• Proactively chase overdue balances by telephone, email and letter.
• Build relationships with customers to encourage prompt payment.
• Investigate and resolve payment and account queries.
• Process secure payment link receipts accurately and promptly.
• Assist with allocation of customer payments and keep accounts up to date.
• Set up new cash and credit customer accounts.
• Run credit reports in line with company policy.
• Manage queries received through the shared Accounts Receivable inbox.
• Support the wider Sales Ledger and Credit Control function as required.
• Work proactively to reduce debtor days and improve cash collection.

Skills

Credit control

Accounts receivable

Telephone skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Organisation

Job description

Benjamin Edwards Ltd near Barton-upon-Humber is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a busy finance team. The role is office based, full-time, with ownership of the ledger and proactive cash collection to support timely payments.

You will manage aged debt, provide monthly reports, and build strong customer relationships while supporting the wider Accounts Receivable function.