Description
We are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a busy and growing organisation based in Leatherhead. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented professional to take ownership of the credit control function, helping to maintain healthy cash flow and build strong customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and the debtor ledger
- Collect outstanding debt via telephone and email
- Reconcile customer accounts and investigate invoice queries
- Maintain accurate records of collection activity
- Produce aged debtor reports and management information
- Monitor credit limits and minimise bad debt exposure
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve payment disputes
- Support system and process improvements within the finance function
About You
- Minimum 5 years' Credit Control experience
- Experience managing a high-volume ledger
- Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships with customers and colleagues
Desirable Skills
- Experience with Allianz Trade Credit Insurance
- Sage Intacct and/or Xero experience
- ERP migration experience
- Utilities sector experience
Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Competitive salary
- Company pension
- Private healthcare
- Free parking
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Birthday leave
- Employee benefits platform
- Ongoing training and development
- Paid professional subscriptions
- Financial wellbeing programme
- Salary sacrifice scheme
Additional Information
The client is keen to secure someone who can make an immediate impact in reducing outstanding debt and improving cash collection. Experience managing a high-value ledger and a large customer base would be highly advantageous.
Rate:
Not specified
Location:
Leatherhead
IR35 Status:
Not specified
Remote Status:
Hybrid
Industry:
Finance & Strategy
Seniority Level:
Senior