Full job descriptionCredit Controller | Ellesmere Port | £ | Permanent, hybrid working
Our client is a well-established and ambitious business. As they continue to expand, they are looking to appoint a proactive and commercially minded Credit Controller to join their finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, taking ownership of customer accounts, and playing a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow within a dynamic business environment.
Reporting into the Credit Manager, you will take responsibility for managing customer accounts, reducing aged debt, and ensuring outstanding invoices are collected in a timely manner.
Key responsibilities include:
*Managing a portfolio of customer accounts and ensuring payments are collected within agreed terms
*Chasing overdue invoices via telephone, email and written correspondence
*Assessing customer creditworthiness and minimising financial risk
*Setting and reviewing customer credit limits and payment terms
*Negotiating repayment plans where appropriate
*Monitoring aged debt and taking proactive action to resolve overdue balances
*Reconciling customer accounts and investigating discrepancies
*Allocating cash receipts and maintaining accurate customer records
*Working closely with internal departments to resolve invoice and payment queries
*Producing regular debtor reports and supporting cash flow management
*Identifying opportunities to improve credit control processes and procedures
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
*Previous experience within a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable position
*A strong track record of reducing debt and improving collections performance
*Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
*Confidence handling difficult conversations and negotiating payment solutions
*Experience with account reconciliations, invoicing and cash allocation
*Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload
*A proactive, resilient and results-focused approach
*Experience using Sage 200 would be advantageous
In this role as Credit Controller, you will get:
*Salary of £
*25 days holiday
*Hybrid working arrangement
*Company pension scheme
*Life assurance
*Health & wellbeing programme
*Free on-site parking
*Opportunity to join a growing business operating within a future-focused industry
*Supportive and collaborative working environment
*Genuine opportunity to develop and progress your finance career