Credit Controller

Are you an experienced Credit Controller looking to join a successful, supportive team and business?

Our client is seeking a proactive and organised individual to join their busy finance team based at their Middleton head office.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the credit control process, ensuring outstanding debts are collected efficiently while maintaining strong relationships with customers.
As Credit Controller, you will be responsible for managing the sales ledger and ensuring timely collection of outstanding accounts. Key duties include:

Chasing payments via telephone and email correspondence
Allocating and posting payments
Setting up customer credit terms and conditions
Following up overdue payments
Responding to customer enquiries
Sending copy invoices and statements
Processing and reconciling invoices
Managing the sales ledger
Providing administrative support to the finance team
Investigating and resolving invoice queries
Producing reports, statements and customer status reports
Collating sales and outstanding accounts figures at month-endWhat We're Looking For You will have previous credit control experience and possess excellent attention to detail with the ability to reconcile complex accounts accurately. Strong organisational skills, a proactive approach and the ability to prioritise workloads is essential.

You will be confident communicating with both customers, stakeholders and colleagues, maintaining professional relationships whilst handling sensitive financial matters. Good Microsoft Office skills are required, and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
What's on Offer In return, you will receive 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service as well as private medical, a company pension, free on-site parking and more.

A competitive salary - £28,000+bonus
Hours can be set to suit - you can choose:

- 8.30-4.30 or 8.45-4.45 or 9-5 or 9.15
-5.15 or 9.30-5.30 (30 mins lunch)
Parking
Great supportive team environment

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