Credit Controller

RK Accountancy is recruiting a Credit Controller for a permanent position in Blackburn. This role supports the finance function by managing the sales ledger, allocating incoming payments, reconciling accounts, and monitoring customer balances. You will also assist with credit control procedures, ensuring records remain precise and up to date. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will liaise with customers and internal colleagues to resolve queries and maintain positive working relationships.

Attention to detail is critical for accurate payment allocation and account maintenance.

The salary is competitive. This full-time role suits an experienced individual seeking a stable position within a supportive finance team.

My client based in Blackburn, has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller/ Sales Ledger Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity, where you will be working in a friendly, supportive team environment. The successful candidate will support the finance team by maintaining accurate sales ledger records, allocating payments, monitoring customer accounts, and assisting with effective credit control. The role requires strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to build positive working relationships with customers and colleagues across the business.

• Maintain customer accounts within the sales ledger
• Allocate and reconcile payments to customer accounts.
• Monitor aged debt and assist with the collection of outstanding balances in line with company procedures.
• Contact customers by telephone and email to resolve payment queries and agree payment timescales.
• Investigate and resolve invoice, statement, and account queries promptly and professionally.
• Prepare and issue customer statements and reminder emails where required.

• Previous experience in sales ledger/credit control/accounts receivable.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing financial information.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to deal professionally with customers and colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines.

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