Credit Controller - VR/31837

Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in finance seeks a Credit Controller to manage the sales ledger, ensuring accurate processing of invoices and resolving outstanding balances. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in credit control, strong numerical skills, and the ability to maintain accuracy in financial transactions. This role offers the opportunity to develop finance expertise within a supportive team, contributing to various financial processes, including monthly reporting and compliance with regulations.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional development

Exposure to varied financial processes

Supportive learning environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in credit control or finance/accounts environment.
• Strong numerical skills and understanding of accounting principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in transaction processing.
• Good communication skills for professional interactions.
• Reliable, conscientious, and proactive team player.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining the sales ledger and processing invoices.
• Proactively pursuing outstanding customer balances and resolving queries.
• Assessing creditworthiness of new and existing customers.
• Supporting preparation of various invoices and uploads to portals.
• Contributing to month-end reporting for cash flow insights.
• Implementing performance measures for credit control.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and procedures.

Skills

Credit control experience

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

In this role, you will manage the sales ledger and ensure timely, accurate processing of invoices and receipts while proactively chasing overdue payments. The role involves assessing customer credit, resolving queries, and supporting month-end reporting to improve cash flow and financial performance. This is a hands-on finance position offering exposure to a variety of accounting processes within a collaborative team environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining the sales ledger, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and receipts.
• Proactively pursuing outstanding customer balances, resolving queries and liaising with relevant teams to facilitate payment.
• Assessing the creditworthiness of new and existing customers and monitor accounts against agreed limits.
• Assisting with the setup of new customer accounts and ensure all financial data is accurate and up to date.
• Supporting the preparation of periodic, milestone, and special invoices, including uploads to customer portals where required.
• Contributing to month-end reporting and provide insights to improve cash flow and profitability.
• Helping implement and maintain performance measures for the credit control function.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations, VAT requirements, and internal procedures.

About You

• Previous experience in credit control or a finance/accounts environment.
• Strong numerical skills and a good understanding of accounting principles and financial systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial transaction processing.
• Good communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues and customers.
• Reliable, conscientious, and a team player with a proactive approach.

What’s in it for You

• Opportunity to develop your finance and accounting expertise and progress within a structured team.
• Exposure to varied financial processes, including credit control, sales ledger management, and reporting.
• Supportive environment encouraging continuous learning and professional development.