Credit Controller

Astute Recruitment are working with an established business with offices in Tamworth and Ashby-de-la-Zouch to recruit an experienced Credit Controller on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be confident working independently, analysing data and producing their own reports to identify trends, issues and opportunities for improvement.

The Role Will Involve:
Taking full ownership of the credit control function and aged debt Proactively chasing outstanding payments by phone and email Producing and managing aged debt reports Manipulating and analysing financial data using Excel, including Pivot Tables Monitoring customer accounts and prioritising collection activity Investigating and resolving account and invoice queries Allocating payments and maintaining accurate customer account records Identifying overdue or potentially problematic accounts and taking appropriate action Providing updates on the aged debt position and collection activity Working with internal teams to resolve queries and minimise outstanding debt Supporting improvements to credit control processes and procedures Carrying out wider finance duties where required

The Ideal Candidate :
Experienced Credit Controller with a strong track record in credit control and debt recovery Confident taking ownership of a credit control function and working autonomously Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and manipulating financial data Confident communicator with a professional and persistent approach to debt collection Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills Able to investigate issues and resolve customer account queries effectively Sage 200 experience would be highly advantageous, but is not essential Benefits &

Hours:

Salary:
Up to £34,000 depending on experience Full-time or part-time considered for the right person Flexible start and finish times 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Opportunity to take genuine ownership of the credit control function