Sole Charge Credit Controller

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Credit Controller to manage debts and oversee credit requests. In this pivotal role, you will ensure timely payments, reconcile complex accounts, and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues. The company, with a rich history in commercial maintenance services, offers a hybrid work environment and competitive salary. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional looking to contribute to a reputable firm known for its commitment to quality and service.

Benefits

Hybrid Work

Parking Available

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 5+ years credit control experience in a sole charge capacity.
• Outstanding attention to detail with the ability to reconcile complex accounts.
• Knowledge of Xero Accounting Software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage debts owed to the company from existing creditors.
• Ensure timely payments are made and process incoming funds.
• Evaluate new credit requests and advise on credit limits.

Skills

Credit Control Experience

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Office

Xero Accounting Software

Team Software

Relationship Management

Education

CICM Qualification

Tools

Xero Accounting Software

Microsoft Office

Team Software

Job description

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Our client has been providing commercial maintenance services throughout London and the UK for over half a century. The company is a privately owned business with long-serving management and operational staff. They have continued to develop and expand their professional maintenance business into one which has an enviable reputation for client retention, based on their philosophy of quality and service.

Your new role

The Credit Controller will be solely responsible for managing the debts of a business, overseeing all debts owed to the company from existing creditors and managing new requests for credit. The day-to-day duties of the Credit Controller are varied and include managing the debts of creditors, ensuring timely payments are made, processing incoming funds, reconciling invoices, resolving account queries, and managing debt recovery. The Credit Controller will be involved in evaluating new credit requests, including checking credit ratings, deciding whether to allow credit to a debtor, and advising on credit limits.

Your new company

Our client has been providing commercial maintenance services throughout London and the UK for over half a century. The company is a privately owned business with long-serving management and operational staff. They have continued to develop and expand their professional maintenance business into one which has an enviable reputation for client retention, based on their philosophy of quality and service.

Your new role

The Credit Controller will be solely responsible for managing the debts of a business, overseeing all debts owed to the company from existing creditors and managing new requests for credit. The day-to-day duties of the Credit Controller are varied and include managing the debts of creditors, ensuring timely payments are made, processing incoming funds, reconciling invoices, resolving account queries, and managing debt recovery. The Credit Controller will be involved in evaluating new credit requests, including checking credit ratings, deciding whether to allow credit to a debtor, and advising on credit limits.

You will be a key figure in supporting the financial function of the business.

What you'll need to succeed

1. Require at least 5 years credit control experience in a sole charge capacity
2. Outstanding attention to detail with an ability to reconcile complex accounts
3. Accurate, efficient and organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks as needed
4. Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office, Xero Accounting Software, and Team Software – formally Templa is desirable, not essential.
5. Ability to maintain strong relationships with external clients and internal colleagues
6. Professional, confident and diplomatic when liaising with others
7. Possible qualification for CICM

What you'll get in return

The role is paying up to £35K per annum + benefits. The role offers hybrid work with one day from home available. Parking is available at their offices in Hammersmith.