Credit Controller Assistant

Credit Controller/ Accounts Receivable/ Progressive Role/ 35 Hour Week/ Flexible Working Hours/ Growing Group Business/ Free on Site Parking. Due to continued growth and further planned acquisitions, Forge Talent are supporting a North Manchester based, group business with a requirement for a Credit Controller to join their high performing and friendly team. You will be joining a well-established team and supporting a hands on and forward-thinking manager who welcomes new ideas and perspectives. This is an ideal opportunity for somebody with 12 months + experience in a B2B/ Credit Control or Accounts Receivable position. I am keen to speak with positive, motivated and enthusiastic candidates who are looking to develop themselves in a Credit Control career pathway. The role will initially be a 6 month contract but has a strong potential to convert to a permanent position. Credit Controller Responsibilities: Training on the below processes will be provided. Oversee and take responsibility for the end-to-end credit control process for a large and varied group ledger of regional and blue-chip accounts. Set up new accounts, ensuring that credit checks have been completed and recorded. Establish and review existing customers credit limits to eliminate risk. Proactively chase current and aged outstanding payments via telephone and email. Proactively resolve billings queries or disputes to ensure the prompt payment of outstanding amounts. Foster strong relationships with customers to reduce aged and bad debt and minimise late payments. Collaborate with the wider business to ensure queries are resolved in a timely manner. Generate weekly management reports, providing commentary on overdue amounts and cash position. Support continual improvements projects, ensuring efficiencies within the department and the wider business. Take ownership of escalated issues/ queries, following legal bad debt proceedings as required. Credit Controller Required Experience: 12 months + experience in a Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or B2B position. A motivated, proactive and positive approach to learning and advancing in the role. The ability to support and learn from an experienced team. Exposure to working in a larger group business environment is highly advantageous. The ability to take ownership of complex queries and escalated issues. The ability to effectively prioritise responsibilities in line with business needs. Confident written and verbal communication skills with the ability and confidence to build strong and trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong computerised systems and Excel skills (advanced) A commitment to continuous improvements. The ability to confidently troubleshoot problems and make business critical decisions. A desire to progress in a Credit Control career pathway. The ability to start work on a reduced notice period and commit to a minimum 6 month contract. This is an office-based role and will require office-based work from North Manchester 5 days per week. If you have the skills and experience above and are seeking a new opportunity to enable you to develop your skillset in a high performing environment, please submit your CV for review. TPBN1_UKTJ