Full job descriptionAstute Recruitment are working with an established business in Tamworth to recruit a Credit Controller on a temporary basis until the end of the year, with the potential for the position to be extended.


The Role Will Involve:


*Proactively chasing outstanding payments, predominantly over the telephone
*Regularly speaking with customers regarding overdue invoices and payment dates
*Following up outstanding debt via telephone and email
*Supporting with day-to-day sales ledger duties
*Allocating and processing customer payments
*Sending statements and copy invoices when required
*Responding to customer account and invoice queries
*Maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer account information
*Carrying out general finance administration
*Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties as required


The Ideal Candidate:


*Previous experience within Credit Control, Sales Ledger, Accounts Receivable or a similar finance role
*Confident and comfortable picking up the phone and proactively chasing outstanding payments
*Strong communication skills and a professional telephone manner
*Happy working within a hands-on, transactional finance position
*Good attention to detail and accuracy
*Proactive approach and able to get stuck into the role from day one
*Comfortable carrying out a mixture of Credit Control, Sales Ledger and general administrative duties
*Team player who is happy to support wherever needed within the finance department


Benefits & Hours:


*Temporary position until the end of the year with potential for extension
*Salary: £26,000
*Full-time - 39 hours per week
*Part-time hours available - minimum 25 hours per week
*Early finish on Fridays
*25 days holiday plus bank holidays