At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage customer accounts and ensure timely collection of outstanding debts.
- Company: Established business in Oldham with a supportive finance team.
- Benefits: Salary up to £30,000, competitive benefits, and a collaborative environment.
- Other info: Immediate start available with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in finance while building strong customer relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in Credit Control and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.
Location: Oldham
Salary: Up to £30,000
Contract: 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Working Pattern: Full Time
The Opportunity: We are currently recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller to join a well-established business based in Oldham on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised finance professional to play a key role in managing customer accounts and ensuring timely collection of outstanding debt. Working as part of a busy finance team, you will be responsible for maintaining strong customer relationships while minimising aged debt and supporting the wider accounts function.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a portfolio of customer accounts to ensure timely payment of invoices
- Chasing overdue payments via telephone, email and written correspondence
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
- Investigating and resolving invoice queries and disputes efficiently
- Allocating incoming payments and reconciling customer accounts
- Producing aged debt reports and monitoring outstanding balances
- Negotiating payment plans where appropriate
- Escalating problematic accounts in line with company procedures
- Supporting month-end processes and reporting requirements
- Maintaining accurate records of all collection activity
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience within a Credit Control position
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to manage a high-volume workload and prioritise effectively
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Confidence dealing with customers at all levels
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach
What's On Offer
- Salary up to £30,000
- 12-month fixed-term contract
- Competitive benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a reputable business
- Immediate start available
If you are an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next opportunity in Oldham, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.
What you need to do now
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Credit Controller (12 Months) in Oldham employer: Hays Accounts and Finance
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