Credit Controller in Bracknell

Credit Controller Location: Bracknell Salary: Up to £35,000 Contract: Temporary Contract Hours: 7:30am – 4:30pm Credit Controller – Bracknell We are recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller to join an established finance team in Bracknell on a temporary contract. This is a hands-on Credit Control / Accounts Receivable role with responsibility for managing customer accounts, credit checks, cash allocation, reconciliations, invoicing, reporting and debt collection. The role would suit an experienced Credit Controller, Accounts Receivable Specialist or Sales Ledger professional who is confident managing customer accounts and collecting outstanding debt. Key Responsibilities * Manage and maintain customer accounts in line with internal credit policies and procedures * Carry out credit checks and support the assessment of customer credit limits * Maintain accurate customer credit information and ensure regular account reviews are completed * Process and allocate incoming customer payments, including bank and cheque receipts * Reconcile and post credit card transactions * Take customer card payments and accurately update accounting records * Raise customer invoices using the company's accounting system * Produce and distribute month-end customer statements * Produce regular reports identifying accounts that are overdue, on hold or over their agreed credit limit * Process and reconcile Direct Debit payments against bank transactions * Follow up failed or returned Direct Debits and arrange alternative payment methods * Proactively manage aged debt and outstanding balances * Contact customers to secure payment and negotiate payment arrangements * Issue final demand correspondence where required * Escalate serious or potentially legal debt cases in line with company procedures * Respond to customer queries and resolve account discrepancies promptly * Investigate payment differences, credits and account adjustments * Maintain accurate customer and financial records * Support wider finance activities and undertake other duties as required Skills & Experience Required The successful candidate will ideally have: * 2–3+ years' experience in Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or Sales Ledger * Proven experience managing customer accounts and collecting outstanding debt * Strong knowledge of the credit control process, from account setup through to debt recovery * Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines * High levels of accuracy and attention to detail * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Good working knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Excel * Experience using Sage 200 or a similar accounting system would be advantageous * Experience with payment allocation, reconciliations and customer account queries If you are an experienced Credit Controller looking for a temporary opportunity in Bracknell, we would like to hear from you. Apply today and a member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss the opportunity