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Credit Controller

Adele Carr Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 8BW, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A proactive and detail-oriented finance professional is required for the role of Credit Controller with a focus on credit control experience.
  • The position involves leading debtor review meetings, managing the accounts receivable ledger, and resolving customer queries to ensure timely payments.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in credit control and debt management, with strong knowledge of Sage software and good spreadsheet skills.
  • The role offers a competitive salary along with benefits including up to 27 days of holiday, healthcare cash plans, and ongoing training opportunities.
  • Applicants are expected to have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in credit control.

Are you a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional with strong credit control experience? My client is looking for an experienced Credit Controller to join their growing finance team and play a key role in driving results and ensuring the financial health of their business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead regular debtor review meetings with internal stakeholders to ensure progress on debt collection.
  • Monitor and manage the accounts receivable ledger, including maintaining master data.
  • Proactively manage and resolve customer queries to ensure timely payment and keep Debtor Days at or below target.
  • Build and manage relationships with debt collection agencies to ensure smooth recovery of overdue balances.
  • Drive process improvements and adherence to internal procedures to ensure invoicing accuracy.
  • Set up new customer accounts and perform credit checks.
  • Post daily banking transactions and ensure prompt cash allocation to debtor accounts.
  • Monitor outstanding debt and cash collections to meet business targets.
  • Provide support to the finance team with ad-hoc queries and tasks.

What They're Looking For:

  • Proven strong experience in credit control and debt management.
  • Strong knowledge of Sage software.
  • Good spreadsheet and data management skills.
  • CIS experience is a plus, but not essential.
  • Highly organised with excellent problem-solving abilities.
  • Attention to detail, logical thinking, and ability to prioritise under pressure.

Why Join them?

  • Up to 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) depending on length of service.
  • 2 x basic salary death in service payment, payable to your nominated recipient
  • Health care cash plan that covers some costs towards dental treatment, NHS prescriptions, Annual health checks etc
  • Benefits platform giving discounts on major supermarket shops, high street vendors, holidays and gym memberships.
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Ongoing training and Career Opportunities
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Refer a friend bonus £500 per person - terms apply
  • Long Service Award 10, 20 and 30 years
  • Life Event Day - Getting Married, moving house or graduating

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.