Job Description
Credit Controller
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Location: Manchester
\n Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
\n Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
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The Opportunity: An established and growing business is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong customer relationships while driving cash collection and reducing aged debt.
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- Manage a high-volume sales ledger and take ownership of debt collection activities.
- Proactively chase outstanding debts via telephone, email, letter, and customer meetings.
- Investigate and resolve account queries promptly, working closely with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Escalate high-risk accounts where necessary and assist with legal recovery processes, including final demand letters and court documentation.
- Monitor aged debt and identify opportunities to improve cash collection performance and reduce debtor days.
- Conduct credit checks and due diligence on new customers, supporting informed credit decisions.
- Work closely with sales and operational teams to balance commercial growth with effective risk management.
- Liaise with the invoicing team to ensure billing is accurate and issued in a timely manner.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the credit control function.
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About You:
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- Previous experience within a Credit Control role.
- Proven track record of cash collection and debt reduction.
- Target and KPI-driven with a proactive approach.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent problem-solving and query resolution skills.
- Confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to build effective working relationships across departments.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Experience with NetSuite is desirable.
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Benefits
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- Salary up to £30,000.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Career development opportunities within a growing organisation.
- Varied role with exposure to multiple areas of the business.
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This role would suit an ambitious Credit Controller looking to join a dynamic business where they can make a real impact on cash flow performance and customer account management.
What you need to do now
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Interim Credit Controller employer: Hays Accountancy and Finance
Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding global travel organisation that values innovation and collaboration. As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you'll enjoy a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package while working closely with senior leadership on strategic projects, fostering your professional growth in a supportive environment. With clear progression opportunities and the chance to influence business performance across multiple regions, this role offers a meaningful and rewarding career path.
Contact Details:
Hays Accountancy and Finance Recruitment Team
