Job Description
Astute 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
Credit Controller in Tamworth employer: Astute Recruitment Ltd
As a Senior Group Accountant with us, you'll thrive in a dynamic work environment that values innovation and collaboration. We offer competitive benefits, including 25 days of holiday and a robust pension scheme, alongside opportunities for professional growth in international accounting and tax matters. Our commitment to employee development and a supportive culture makes us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
