Credit Controller

Up to -35,000pa DOE
Weybridge

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.