Axon Moore is delighted to be working with a highly regarded business based inMacclesfield to recruit a Credit Controller into their growing finance team.

This is a hands on role, suited to someone with strong experience across Credit Control who is confident and naturally assertive, able to challenge professionally when required. Experience with more challenging ledgers is essential.

Whilst this is a core credit control position, it has a niche sector focus that makes it genuinely interesting and more varied than a typical role. The business has an excellent reputation in the market, with an extremely low staff turnover, employees who join stay for the long term!

Location: Macclesfield 2 days a week + 1 day a week from Central Manchester office + Hybrid 2 days a week
Salary: Circa £33,000

Main Duties:
*Ensure timely collection of invoices through effective communication channels with a focus on ensuring sales ledger management
*Sending invoices and statements
*Liaising with wider business and relationship managers to resolve enquires and complaints
*Proactively chase overdue payments via phone, email, and written correspondence
*Assisting with the maintenance of direct debit system
*Analysis of overdue accounts
*Prepare aged debt reports and highlight potential bad debts
*Internal reporting of weekly and monthly KPIs
*Negotiate payment plans where necessary and escalate high-risk accounts
*Manage and respond to inbox enquiries and requests, coordinating relevant response (both written and verbal) within agreed time frames

Person Specification:
*Knowledge of credit risk management and debt recovery procedures
*Proven experience in a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable role
*Strong communication and negotiation skills with an assertive personality
*Competent in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
*Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines in an agile environment
*Able to work independently and autonomously
Benefits:
*Health Cash Plan (optical, dental, physio), virtual GP, therapy, prescriptions & referrals
*Gym memberships, in-office massages, health MOTs, meditation & Pilates
*Enhanced illness & bereavement support, occupational health & vocational rehab
*3% employer pension contribution, income protection (up to 5 years), life assurance (3x salary)
*Fertility leave, enhanced caregiver leave, up to 6 months shared parental leave at full pay, dependency leave
*Up to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays/TOIL, birthday off, volunteering day
*Shopping, entertainment, gym & lifestyle discounts
*Regular social events, reward & recognition, company offsites & celebrations
*Cycle to Work scheme
*Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programme, free counselling & fast-track GP access

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