Credit Controller
| Job Type | Permanent / Full Time |
| Area | Essex, England |
| Sector | Accounting - Accounts Receivable |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Susan Curran |
| Job Ref | 951073 |
| Job Views | 5 |
- Description
- We are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join our small, friendly accounts team on a full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business during a period of positive change and development.
The successful candidate will be a proactive team player with a positive, can-do attitude, strong communication skills, and excellent time management. As the role involves regular direct contact with customers, confident and professional communication at all levels is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively manage and collect debtor accounts
- Maintain the sales ledger to a high standard
- Chase overdue invoices in a timely manner
- Initiate legal proceedings and issue relevant documentation where required
- Produce and issue customer statements
- Monitor customer accounts, including credit reviews and risk assessments
- Process new account applications
- Investigate and resolve customer queries efficiently
- Ensure GDPR compliance at all times
- Provide weekly reports to senior management
- Experience working in a high-volume credit control environment
- Confident communicator with both internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience working in a KPI-driven environment, with a strong desire to exceed targets
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar credit control role
- Working knowledge of Sage Line 50 Accounts
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Credit control or debt collection background
- CICM or AAT qualification (or currently studying towards) preferred
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to grow within a developing business
- Competitive salary and benefits package (dependent on experience)