At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage customer accounts and ensure timely payments while building strong relationships.
- Company: Join a thriving, innovative SME with exciting growth plans.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a stable yet rapidly growing business with big ambitions.
- Qualifications: Experience in credit control and strong communication skills required.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a thriving, forward-thinking business with a strong reputation for innovation. With exciting expansion plans set well into 2026 and beyond, this organisation offers the rare combination of stability and rapid growth making it an ideal move for someone eager to build a long-term career.
You will be joining an award-winning entrepreneurial SME based in Manchester, known for investing in its people. This hire forms part of the business's continued growth, offering a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller who is excited by the prospect of joining a company on an impressive upward trajectory.
The Role
Reporting into a supportive and collaborative Finance Team, you will take ownership of your own credit control ledger, ensuring effective management of customer accounts and cash flow. This is a key role within the business, ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships while maintaining strong financial controls.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Setting up new customer accounts, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete
- Carrying out credit checks
- Setting and reviewing credit limits, escalating concerns where necessary
- Managing and maintaining the sales ledger
- Posting and allocating incoming payments accurately
- Investigating and resolving unallocated cash and account discrepancies
- Proactively chasing outstanding debt via phone, email, and written communication
- Building strong relationships with customers to ensure timely payments
- Monitoring aged debt and taking ownership of overdue balances
- Working closely with internal teams to resolve invoicing or query issues
- Producing regular reports on debtor performance and highlighting risks
About You
- Proven experience in a Credit Control role
- Strong understanding of sales ledger processes and cash allocation
- Confident communicator, comfortable chasing debt and building relationships
- Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
- Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems
About Beam Recruit
Beam Recruit are a specialist consultancy based in Liverpool, supporting recruitment across the Northwest.
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Credit Controller in Farnworth employer: Beam Recruit
Join a dynamic and innovative SME in Bolton, where your role as a Credit Controller will not only contribute to the company's impressive growth trajectory but also offer you a supportive work environment that values collaboration and professional development. With competitive benefits and a strong focus on employee growth, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to build a long-term career in a stable yet rapidly expanding business.
