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Experienced credit controller required for a company in Wembley This position is based in the client's head office in Wembley Your duties will be that of a busy credit controller Building up relationships with clients and dealing with delinquent accounts Ringing and e-mailing customers regarding overdue amounts Reach agreements on money owed, and make arrangements to have regular payments until the debt is cleared.
Credit Controller Annual Salary: £26k - £28k (dependent on experience) Location: Wembley, HA0 Job Type: Full-time / Hybrid (2 from Home / 3 from Office) Reed are acting on behalf of a client who are seeking a dedicated Credit Controller to join their Accounts team at a leading food company. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, great team spirit, and a passion for their role, with the flexibility to deliver it. This position plays a crucial role within the Accounts department and requires effective communication with colleagues and other departments. Day to Day of the Role: Full ledger management of 600 clients nationwide. Secure revenue by verifying and posting receipts and resolving discrepancies. Record customer payments by processing cash, check, and credit card transactions in Sage 200. Proactively chase clients to ensure timely payment and meet collection targets. Maintain accurate records of chasing history and actions taken to pursue outstanding debt. Reconcile customer account balances and provide high-level reports to senior managers. Resolve queries, issue reminder letters, and statements of account. Provide commentary on accounts for ledger reviews. Manage credit insurance applications for new and historic debtors. Monitor outstanding balances against credit limits and escalate to the Sales Team when necessary. Meet monthly department and personal targets. Prevent debt over 61 days to improve cash flow. Identify high-risk debt and escalate collections procedures. Process credit notes and invoices when required. Support the line manager and Finance Team with ad hoc responsibilities and projects. Required Skills & Qualifications: Knowledge or previous experience in using Sage 200. Good knowledge of Excel and statement reconciliation. Experience in posting invoices onto the accountancy system. Strong time management and organisational skills. Ability to work closely with the accounts team to ensure smooth operations. Proven ability to support the Department Manager with administrative tasks.