Credit Controller
- Annual Salary: £26k - £28k (dependent on experience)
- Location: Wembley, HA0
- Job Type: Full-time / Office Based
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.