Credit Controller

Credit Controller

Up to £35,000pa DOEWeybridge

About the Role

My client are looking for an experienced and proactive Credit Controller to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established business, taking ownership of the credit control function while working closely with colleagues across finance and the wider organisation.

You'll play a key role in ensuring timely collection of customer payments, maintaining strong customer relationships, and supporting the smooth running of the accounts department.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Supportive, collaborative finance team.
• Opportunity to work within a stable and established business.
• Varied role with responsibility and autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the collection of outstanding customer payments across the businesses accounts.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers while ensuring overdue accounts are followed up professionally.
• Post and allocate customer payments and reconcile customer accounts.
• Monitor customer credit limits and payment terms, carrying out credit checks for new accounts where required.
• Set up new customer accounts and maintain accurate customer records.
• Prepare and issue customer statements, reminder letters and copy invoices.
• Work closely with internal departments to resolve account queries and release customer orders.
• Reconcile bank accounts, including foreign currency transactions.
• Support month-end processes, reporting and account reconciliations.
• Assist with VAT and HMRC-related reconciliations.
• Provide cover for purchase ledger during periods of absence.
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc accounting and administrative duties.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in credit control, - minimum of 3 years' experience.
• Confident communicating with customers by telephone and email.
• Well organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with UK and international customers, including foreign currency transactions.
• Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• A strong team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with experience using accounting or ERP systems.

If you're an experienced Credit Controller looking to join a friendly, collaborative team where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.