Credit Controller: Proactive Cash Flow & Collections

Go Interiors Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Go Interiors Ltd. is seeking a proactive Credit Controller to support timely debt collection and cash flow. You will chase overdue balances, manage customer accounts, and apply credit controls in line with company procedures.

Key duties include resolving invoice queries, processing credit notes, setting up accounts on k8 and CRM, and reporting on collections. The role requires strong communication, Excel proficiency, and experience in credit control or accounts receivable.

Qualifications

• Previous credit control or accounts receivable experience.
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and customer service skills.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• Good attention to detail and ability to resolve problems efficiently.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and accounting systems.
• Experience of Kerridge k8 and the construction or distribution sector would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Debt Collection: Proactively chase overdue balances by telephone and email, maintain accurate records of customer interactions and credit control activity on k8, and ensure monthly statements and credit chase streams are processed promptly.
• Customer Accounts: Manage a portfolio of accounts, including key customers, encouraging timely payments in line with agreed credit terms.
• Credit Management: Monitor overdue accounts, apply and release credit stops in accordance with company procedures, and review customer credit limits.
• Query Resolution: Work closely with customers, branches and sales teams to resolve invoice disputes and outstanding queries promptly.
• Debt Recovery: Identify potentially problematic debts, issue formal payment notices and escalated accounts for legal recovery where necessary.
• Account Administration: Process new credit applications, set up accounts on k8 and CRM, and maintain accurate customer records.
• Payment Processing: Process customer card payments, authorised settlement discounts, credit adjustments and write-offs.
• Account Adjustments: Process authorised customer settlement discounts, credit notes and bad debt write-offs.
• Reporting and Housekeeping: Maintain accurate collection notes, monitor outstanding invoices and review dormant customer accounts.
• Group Support: Provide holiday cover and support consistent credit control procedures across the Group.

Skills

Credit control

Accounts receivable

Negotiation

Customer service

Organised

Attention to detail

Excel

Outlook

Kerridge k8

Tools

Kerridge k8

Job description

Go Interiors Ltd. is seeking a proactive Credit Controller to support timely debt collection and cash flow. You will chase overdue balances, manage customer accounts, and apply credit controls in line with company procedures.

Key duties include resolving invoice queries, processing credit notes, setting up accounts on k8 and CRM, and reporting on collections. The role requires strong communication, Excel proficiency, and experience in credit control or accounts receivable.