Credit Controller in Heywood

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.

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.