Credit Controller
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- England,West Midlands,Staffordshire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £27,000 - £29,000 per annum
Job Description:
CREDIT CONTROLLER - STAFFORD - 29Kpa - PERM
As Credit Controller you will manage the company’s sales ledger, ensure timely customer payments, and reduce bad debt to maintain healthy cash flow. Key responsibilities include vetting new customer credit applications, setting credit limits, chasing overdue invoices via phone or email, and reconciling accounts. This role requires strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
*Collection of Debt: Proactively contacting clients to ensure timely payment of invoices.
*Credit Risk Management: Reviewing and setting credit limits for new and existing customers.
*Account Reconciliation: Reconciling the sales ledger, posting, and allocating cash payments.
*Reporting: Preparing aged debt reports and providing cash flow forecasts to management.
*Dispute Resolution: Resolving billing queries and negotiating payment plans for overdue accounts.
*Administration: Raising credit notes and maintaining accurate, up-to-date customer records.
*Legal Action: Initiating legal proceedings or suspending services for non-payment.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
*Experience: Typically, 2+ years in credit control, accounts receivable, or a similar finance role.
*Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Sage, Xero, SAP) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
*Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for negotiating with clients.
*Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, negotiation skills, and ability to work under pressure.
*Education: A degree in finance or accounting is often preferred but not always mandatory, depending on experience.
Greenwell Gleeson Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.To find out more about how and why Greenwell Gleeson Ltd process your personal data in line with the data protection regime please go to the privacy notice on our website
As Credit Controller you will manage the company’s sales ledger, ensure timely customer payments, and reduce bad debt to maintain healthy cash flow. Key responsibilities include vetting new customer credit applications, setting credit limits, chasing overdue invoices via phone or email, and reconciling accounts. This role requires strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
*Collection of Debt: Proactively contacting clients to ensure timely payment of invoices.
*Credit Risk Management: Reviewing and setting credit limits for new and existing customers.
*Account Reconciliation: Reconciling the sales ledger, posting, and allocating cash payments.
*Reporting: Preparing aged debt reports and providing cash flow forecasts to management.
*Dispute Resolution: Resolving billing queries and negotiating payment plans for overdue accounts.
*Administration: Raising credit notes and maintaining accurate, up-to-date customer records.
*Legal Action: Initiating legal proceedings or suspending services for non-payment.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
*Experience: Typically, 2+ years in credit control, accounts receivable, or a similar finance role.
*Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Sage, Xero, SAP) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
*Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for negotiating with clients.
*Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, negotiation skills, and ability to work under pressure.
*Education: A degree in finance or accounting is often preferred but not always mandatory, depending on experience.
Greenwell Gleeson Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.To find out more about how and why Greenwell Gleeson Ltd process your personal data in line with the data protection regime please go to the privacy notice on our website
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