Credit Controller

About the Company - We are looking for a detail-oriented Credit Controller to manage and oversee all debts owed to the UK business from existing creditors and to manage new requests for credit and the credit limits available to existing customers. You will work closely with the UK Financial Controller to deliver an accurate and efficient credit control service, delivering regular reports to the business to improve credit management. This role is expected to build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure smooth payment of debts.

About the Role - Taking a proactive role in managing and collecting debts of company debtors. Evaluating new credit requests and reviewing customers’ credit rankings. Setting up of terms and conditions of credit whilst updating the ERP system Sage X3 for any changes. Ensuring timely payment of debts following up on any outstanding payments as necessary, and using escalation methods and letters where required. Advising the UK Financial controller with your recommendations for any re-payment plans that may be needed. Responding to relevant customer invoice enquiries. Checking and processing of bank receipts to the ERP system Sage X3. Preparation for customer statements. Preparation of weekly credit management monitoring reports. Preparation of weekly cash collection forecasts and reporting on prior week collection differences. Reconciliation for end of month sales ledger closure (including to sales GL) and subsequent closure of month.

Responsibilities

• Taking a proactive role in managing and collecting debts of company debtors
• Evaluating new credit requests and reviewing customers’ credit rankings
• Setting up of terms and conditions of credit whilst updating the ERP system Sage X3 for any changes
• Ensuring timely payment of debts following up on any outstanding payments as necessary, and using escalation methods and letters where required
• Advising the UK Financial controller with your recommendations for any re-payment plans that may be needed
• Responding to relevant customer invoice enquiries
• Checking and processing of bank receipts to the ERP system Sage X3
• Preparation of weekly credit management monitoring reports
• Preparation of weekly cash collection forecasts and reporting on prior week collection differences
• Reconciliation for end of month sales ledger closure (including to sales GL) and subsequent closure of month

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English
• Experience:
• Proven experience in a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable role. Minimum of 2 years
• Background in managing accounts, chasing overdue payments, and negotiating with clients
• Familiarity with financial systems and accounting software (e.g., Sage, SAP, or similar)
• Knowledge of credit management processes and the ability to assess credit risks

Pay range and compensation package - Hybrid role, 3 days office. Competitive Salary up to £28K

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance
• Industries
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