RG Consultancy are working with an excellent wholesaler in Preston who are looking for a Credit Controller to join their team. Due to an internal promotion, the opportunity has arisen for someone to join their team and be responsible for their own sales ledger.

Job purpose:

This Credit Controller role is responsible for working within the sales ledger maintaining strong customer relationships ensuring payments are paid within the payment terms.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing the sales ledger and ensuring accounts are kept up to date
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships
• Contacting customers via telephone and email to chase outstanding payments
• Ensuring payments are received within agreed payment terms
• Resolving any invoice or payment queries efficiently
• Allocating incoming payments and reconciling accounts
• Issuing customer statements, reminders, and other correspondence as required
• Processing card payments and maintaining accurate records
• Liaising closely with internal teams, including sales, to ensure a smooth flow of communication
• Reviewing customer credit limits, monitoring accounts, and supporting new credit applications with recommendations

Person specification:

• Previous experience in a Credit Control or similar role
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build rapport with customers
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident using accounting systems and Microsoft Excel

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• 35 hour working week
• Performance bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Company sick pay
• Life insurance
• Free parking on site
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work
• Employee discount scheme