Credit Controller

Astute Recruitment are working with an established business in Tamworth to recruit a Credit Controller on a temporary basis until the end of the year, with the potential for the position to be extended.

The Role Will Involve:

* Proactively chasing outstanding payments, predominantly over the telephone

* Regularly speaking with customers regarding overdue invoices and payment dates

* Following up outstanding debt via telephone and email

* Supporting with day-to-day sales ledger duties

* Allocating and processing customer payments

* Sending statements and copy invoices when required

* Responding to customer account and invoice queries

* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer account information

* Carrying out general finance administration

* Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties as required

The Ideal Candidate :

* Previous experience within Credit Control, Sales Ledger, Accounts Receivable or a similar finance role

* Confident and comfortable picking up the phone and proactively chasing outstanding payments

* Strong communication skills and a professional telephone manner

* Happy working within a hands-on, transactional finance position

* Good attention to detail and accuracy

* Proactive approach and able to get stuck into the role from day one

* Comfortable carrying out a mixture of Credit Control, Sales Ledger and general administrative duties

* Team player who is happy to support wherever needed within the finance department

Benefits &

Hours:

* Temporary position until the end of the year with potential for extension

* Salary: £26,000

* Full-time - 39 hours per week

* Part-time hours available - minimum 25 hours per week

* Early finish on Fridays

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays