Your new company
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Credit Controller to join a busy and growing finance team within a large, multisite organisation. This is a key role within the Accounts Receivable function and will suit someone who is comfortable working at pace, managing multiple accounts, and dealing confidently with customers.The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-focussed, and able to work flexibly in a fast-moving office environment.

Your new role
Key Responsibilities

• Managing debt collection across a portfolio of customer accounts
• Handling account queries quickly and professionally
• Setting up new customer accounts and carrying out credit checks
• Maintaining accurate customer master data
• Monitoring and releasing held orders where appropriate
• Managing legal and recovery processes on overdue accounts
• Taking customer payments over the phone
• Filing and archiving financial documentation
• Supporting the wider team with ad-hoc administrative and credit control tasks

What you'll need to succeed
About You

• Previous credit control experience is essential (experience within a large organisation is desirable but not required)
• Strong communication skills and confidence in dealing with customers
• IT-literate with good working knowledge of Excel
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Reliable, with strong time-keeping and the ability to manage your own workload effectively

What you'll get in return
Why Join Us?

• Stable, growing organisation with a collaborative finance team
• On-the-job training and support provided
• Busy, varied role with opportunities to build experience within a central finance function

What you need to do now

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