Credit Controller

Are you looking for a new role? Credit Controller - Office based Bolton

We are pleased to be working exclusively with an excellent manufacturer in Bolton who are looking for an experienced, credit controller/ledger clerk – this is a standalone role, reporting into the finance manager and joining a team of 6. The company has a large open plan social office environment, with lots of sales/customer service teams within the department.

This role would suit someone who has 5 years+ experience doing credit control as it’s a hands‑on/standalone role.

• 3.75 hours per week (flexi) + early finish on a Friday
• 24 days + 8 bank holidays – Christmas shut down
• Company pension scheme
• On‑site parking

• Setting up payment plans with suppliers
• Look at new customer applications and decide if they can have credit.
• Set payment limits and due dates for each customer.
• Allocation of cash
• Review customer credit regularly to make sure it’s still suitable.
• Chasing aged and current debt/payments via phone and email
• Contact customers who have not paid on time by phone or email.
• Arrange payment plans when needed.
• Report very late payments to your manager or an outside debt agency.
• Make sure all customer payments are recorded correctly.
• Keep customer account records up to date.
• Prepare reports showing which customers owe money and how much.
• Highlight any debts that might not be paid.
• Help the finance team at month‑end and year‑end.
• Provide documents and details for audits when asked.
• Help the company keep good cash flow and reduce bad debts.
• General office duties; answering the phone and dealing with any queries.