Credit Controller
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- England,South East,Buckinghamshire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionCredit Controller
Aylesbury
£30-35,000 + bens
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Credit Controller to join our finance team in Buckinghamshire. This is a full remit role, giving you ownership of the end-to-end credit control process across a varied ledger. You’ll play a key part in protecting cash flow, maintaining strong customer relationships, and supporting the wider finance function.
Key Responsibilities
*Manage a portfolio of customer accounts, taking full ownership of the sales ledger
*Chase outstanding debts by phone, email, and letter in a timely and professional manner
*Allocate incoming cash and reconcile customer accounts accurately
*Resolve queries and disputes efficiently, liaising with internal departments (sales, operations, customer service) as needed
*Carry out credit checks and set appropriate credit limits for new and existing customers
*Release orders on hold in line with agreed credit terms and company policy
*Produce and maintain aged debt reports, escalating problem accounts as required
*Negotiate payment plans with customers where appropriate
*Process refunds, credit notes, and write-offs in line with procedure
*Maintain accurate, up-to-date records within the accounting/credit control system
*Report regularly to the Credit Manager/Finance Manager on debtor days, cash collection targets, and risk exposure
*Support month-end procedures, including provision for bad debts and reporting on DSO (Days Sales Outstanding)
*Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
*Assist with year-end audit queries relating to the sales ledger
What We’re Looking For
*Proven experience in a full-cycle credit control role
*Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a confident telephone manner
*High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy
*Ability to manage a high-volume ledger and prioritise workload effectively
*Proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting/ERP systems
*A proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused approach
Aylesbury
£30-35,000 + bens
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Credit Controller to join our finance team in Buckinghamshire. This is a full remit role, giving you ownership of the end-to-end credit control process across a varied ledger. You’ll play a key part in protecting cash flow, maintaining strong customer relationships, and supporting the wider finance function.
Key Responsibilities
*Manage a portfolio of customer accounts, taking full ownership of the sales ledger
*Chase outstanding debts by phone, email, and letter in a timely and professional manner
*Allocate incoming cash and reconcile customer accounts accurately
*Resolve queries and disputes efficiently, liaising with internal departments (sales, operations, customer service) as needed
*Carry out credit checks and set appropriate credit limits for new and existing customers
*Release orders on hold in line with agreed credit terms and company policy
*Produce and maintain aged debt reports, escalating problem accounts as required
*Negotiate payment plans with customers where appropriate
*Process refunds, credit notes, and write-offs in line with procedure
*Maintain accurate, up-to-date records within the accounting/credit control system
*Report regularly to the Credit Manager/Finance Manager on debtor days, cash collection targets, and risk exposure
*Support month-end procedures, including provision for bad debts and reporting on DSO (Days Sales Outstanding)
*Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
*Assist with year-end audit queries relating to the sales ledger
What We’re Looking For
*Proven experience in a full-cycle credit control role
*Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a confident telephone manner
*High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy
*Ability to manage a high-volume ledger and prioritise workload effectively
*Proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting/ERP systems
*A proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused approach
Job number 4041405
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