Credit Controller

Position 1 Recruitment is working with a well-established client in Beccles who is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional looking to develop their career in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
39 hours per week

• 25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Long service award
• Life assurance scheme
• Group income protection scheme
• Pension contribution up to 3%
• Learning & development opportunities
• Employee referral rewards

As Credit Controller, you will be responsible for managing the collection of outstanding balances and resolving account queries for a large portfolio of national and international customers.

• Managing and maintaining the sales ledger
• Raising sales ledger invoices via automated ERP systems and ad-hoc manual requests
• Daily cash posting and allocation across multiple currencies
• Managing credit relationships with customers' credit control departments
• Ensuring customer payments are made within agreed terms
• Chasing overdue debt via telephone and email
• Monitoring and managing customer credit limits
• Acting as the main point of contact with credit insurers to obtain and maintain credit cover
• Monthly liaison with credit insurance providers regarding overdue accounts and recovery actions
• Resolving queries in collaboration with internal departments and customers
• Producing customer statements and sundry reports
• Preparing regular debt reports for the Finance Controller, including commentary and recommendations

• Previous experience in a credit control environment
• Strong understanding of debt collection legislation
• Competent user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade A-C (or equivalent)
• Institute of Credit Management qualification (desirable)

To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Aiste on (phone number removed)