Astute Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well known and highly regarded business based in Loughborough, who are looking to bolster their finance team with an experienced Credit Controller who will thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maximise cash collections by proactively contacting customers to ensure timely payments
- Minimise exposure to bad debts by reducing delinquent and aged debt
- Process weekly and monthly invoice batches
- Resolve invoice queries and issue credit notes where necessary
- Perform credit checks and open new customer accounts
- Process direct debits and credit card payments
- Collaborate with sales and operational teams to maintain strong customer relationships
- Provide financial updates and status reports for your ledger
- Escalate overdue accounts to debt recovery/legal stage when required
Candidate Profile:
- Experience of doing a similar role in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including V/HLOOKUPS
- Detail orientated and the ability to work to tight deadlines
- Team player
Benefits and hours:
- Salary up to £26,000 depending on experience
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 8:30am until 5:00pm working day
- Onsite parking for hassle-free commuting
- Company pension and life insurance benefits