Credit Controller

Michael Page are recruiting for a Credit Controller on behalf of a family owned, specialist business headquartered in Trafford Park.

This role will report directly in to the Credit Control Manager and support with the management and collection of outstanding invoices, as well as setting and monitoring client credit limits and debtors list effectively.

Client Details

Our client is a family owned, market leading business with their UK headquarters in Trafford Park.

The Trafford Park site comes with a fully operational canteen, free on site gym & outdoor seating areas.

The business has a fantastic culture, their average length of service is more than double the industry standard. As a business they offer study support for professional qualifications in addition to an extensive in house training package.

Benefits including your birthday off, excellent holiday allowance, 10 days paid sick leave per year & the occasional fully paid trip abroad.

Description

Credit Controller duties include:

• Verify credit application details against Companies House and ensure correct invoicing.
• Set credit limits, calculate exposure, and align payment terms with business dealings.
• Confirm and obtain signed client terms before supply.

• Process and allocate cash payments using customer remittances.
• Identify acceptable write-offs for under/over-payments.
• Chase overdue payments and send customer statements.

• Monitor client usage to prevent exceeding credit limits.
• Review and update credit limits.
• Assist in preparing reports, including aged debt analysis.

• Generate and provide copy invoices.
• Resolve invoice disputes.
• Escalate unresolved issues to prevent overdue invoices.
• Confirm invoice clearance with high-turnover customers before due dates.

• Build strong relationships with customers and internal teams.
• Upload invoices to client portals when required.
• Ensure compliance with credit insurance deadlines and policies.

Profile

The successful candidate will:

• Have a proven track record within credit control / collections.
• Be an excellent written and verbal communicator.
• Be able to work to tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of Access Financials would be beneficial.
• Be proficient in MS Excel - vlookups, pivot tables etc.

Job Offer

A salary up to £28,000, hybrid working (3 days per week in the office), study support, pension, free parking, free on site gym & canteen, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, birthday off, 10 days paid sick leave per year.