Credit Controller

Credit Controller

Location:

Near Waltham Cross / Enfield, Hertfordshire

Salary:
Up to £35,000 + circa £2,500 bonus + benefits

Working Pattern:
Office Based - 5 days per week.

Hours:

Flexible around core hours 7:30am - 4:30pm, 8:00am - 5:00pm (standard hours), 8:30am - 5:30pm

Please check your rush hour commute before applying. Please include your current location on your CV.

This is an office-based role and applicants must live within a sensible commuting distance of Waltham Cross / Enfield and be a car driver due to limited public transport links. Free on-site parking is available.

An exciting opportunity to join this market leading established, stable and growing business who are looking to recruit a Credit Controller to join its supportive and motivated finance team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong client relationships while maintaining high standards of ledger accuracy and cash collection. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Finance and Sales Team, taking ownership of the credit control function within the business.

The company has a loyal B2B client base, well-maintained ledgers and very low levels of bad debt, providing a strong platform for the successful candidate to develop as the business continues to expand.

As the sole Credit Controller, you will be responsible for managing approximately 120 customer accounts representing annual revenue of over 40 million.

Your objective will be to maximise cash collection, maintain ledger accuracy and support the wider finance and sales teams with clear customer debt reporting.

• Proactively chasing outstanding invoices via telephone, email and written correspondence
• Building strong relationships with customers and resolving account queries
• Reconciling customer accounts and maintaining accurate ledger records
• Allocating payments and managing unallocated cash
• Setting and reviewing customer credit limits within company guidelines
• Processing and allocating payments
• Credit vetting new account applications using credit reference agencies
• Maintaining clear records of customer communication and credit processes
• Liaising with the sales team regarding customer accounts and payment issues
• Supporting improvements within the ERP finance system and credit processes

Applicants must have previous credit control or B2B account management experience and be comfortable communicating with customers and internal stakeholders.

You will be an articulate and professional communicator with the ability to resolve queries efficiently while maintaining strong working relationships.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous Credit Control or Accounts Receivable experience (highly advantageous)
• Alternatively B2B Account Management experience with exposure to payment collections
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical ability
• Experience reconciling customer accounts
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience working with ERP finance systems within a medium-sized business (preferred)

• Salary up to £35,000 (depending on experience)
• Company bonus (circa £2,500 annually)
• 25 days holiday
• Additional company benefits
• Free on-site parking

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