Credit Controller

Credit Controller

Salary: £28,000 – £34,000

Location: Bolton

Hours: 40 hours per week

Benefits: Competitive Benefits

Join a Stable, High-Growth Business with Big Plans for 2026 and Beyond. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a thriving, forward-thinking business with a strong reputation for innovation. With exciting expansion plans set well into 2026 and beyond, this organisation offers the rare combination of stability and rapid growth making it an ideal move for someone eager to build a long‑term career.

Reporting into a supportive and collaborative Finance Team, you will take ownership of your own credit control ledger, ensuring effective management of customer accounts and cash flow. This is a key role within the business, ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships while maintaining strong financial controls.

• Setting up new customer accounts, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete
• Carrying out credit checks
• Setting and reviewing credit limits, escalating concerns where necessary
• Managing and maintaining the sales ledger
• Posting and allocating incoming payments accurately
  
  Investigating and resolving unallocated cash and account discrepancies
• Proactively chasing outstanding debt via phone, email, and written communication
• Building strong relationships with customers to ensure timely payments
• Monitoring aged debt and taking ownership of overdue balances
• Working closely with internal teams to resolve invoicing or query issues
• Producing regular reports on debtor performance and highlighting risks

• Proven experience in a Credit Control role
• Strong understanding of sales ledger processes and cash allocation
• Confident communicator, comfortable chasing debt and building relationships
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems