Full job descriptionAstute Recruitment are working with an established business with offices in Tamworth and Ashby-de-la-Zouch to recruit an experienced Credit Controller on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be confident working independently, analysing data and producing their own reports to identify trends, issues and opportunities for improvement.


The Role Will Involve:


*Taking full ownership of the credit control function and aged debt
*Proactively chasing outstanding payments by phone and email
*Producing and managing aged debt reports
*Manipulating and analysing financial data using Excel, including Pivot Tables
*Monitoring customer accounts and prioritising collection activity
*Investigating and resolving account and invoice queries
*Allocating payments and maintaining accurate customer account records
*Identifying overdue or potentially problematic accounts and taking appropriate action
*Providing updates on the aged debt position and collection activity
*Working with internal teams to resolve queries and minimise outstanding debt
*Supporting improvements to credit control processes and procedures
*Carrying out wider finance duties where required


The Ideal Candidate:


*Experienced Credit Controller with a strong track record in credit control and debt recovery
*Confident taking ownership of a credit control function and working autonomously
*Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and manipulating financial data
*Confident communicator with a professional and persistent approach to debt collection
*Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
*Able to investigate issues and resolve customer account queries effectively
*Sage 200 experience would be highly advantageous, but is not essential


Benefits & Hours:


*Salary: Up to £34,000 depending on experience
*Full-time or part-time considered for the right person
*Flexible start and finish times
*25 days holiday plus bank holidays
*Opportunity to take genuine ownership of the credit control function