Credit Controller

Your new companyWe are supporting a market-leading business in Great Yarmouth who are seeking a highly organised and proactive Credit Controller to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring efficient credit management processes, maintaining customer accounts, and minimising financial risk while fostering strong client relationships.

Your new roleAs an experienced Credit Controller / Sales Ledger Clerk, you will have broad commercial experience of collecting outstanding monies and resolving queries. Your typical duties will involve:-

• Account Setup: Establish and manage new customer accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Credit Checks: Conduct thorough credit checks and assess the creditworthiness of new and existing clients to support informed decision-making.
• Collections: Proactively monitor customer accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding payments and follow-up on overdue invoices.
• Account Reconciliations: Reconcile accounts regularly to identify discrepancies and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Aged Debtor Reports: Prepare and analyse aged debtor reports, providing regular updates to management on outstanding balances and collection progress.
• Query Resolution: Investigate and resolve customer queries efficiently, collaborating with internal teams where necessary to reach timely solutions.
• Managing Bad Debt: Identify and manage bad debt, implementing appropriate measures to minimise financial losses while maintaining professional relationships.

What you'll need to succeedYou will have proven experience in credit control or a finance-based role with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent communication and negotiation skills. You will be confident with accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite and attention to detail, along with strong organisational skills, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

What you'll get in returnThe organisation offers a salary of circa £28,000 depending on experience, 5-days on-site in Great Yarmouth and other flexible benefits. Contact Andy Jarman on for more details.

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