At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage customer accounts and collect outstanding debts while building strong relationships.
- Company: Well-established international organisation known for exceptional service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, generous holidays, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and drive cash collection performance in a growing company.
- Qualifications: Experience in Credit Control or similar finance role with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 29000 - 29000 £ per year.
Hays are recruiting on behalf of a well-established international organisation with a strong market presence and a reputation for delivering exceptional service to its customers. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Credit Controller to join their established finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a customer ledger, build strong stakeholder relationships, and play a key role in driving cash collection performance.
The Role:
- Reporting to the Credit Manager, you will be responsible for managing customer accounts and ensuring outstanding debt is collected efficiently while maintaining excellent customer relationships.
- Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and collecting outstanding debt across a customer ledger.
- Chasing overdue invoices by telephone and email.
- Investigating and resolving account queries and payment disputes.
- Managing blocked orders and working with internal teams to achieve swift resolutions.
- Maintaining accurate collection records and account notes.
- Preparing accounts for escalation and pre-legal review where required.
- Supporting cash allocation activities and payment reconciliations.
- Building effective working relationships with sales, customer service and finance teams.
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience within Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or a similar finance role.
- Strong cash collection and debtor management experience.
- A good understanding of credit management principles and debt recovery processes.
- Experience using finance or ERP systems and strong Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage a busy workload.
What is on offer:
- Competitive salary.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Pension scheme.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Long-term career progression within a growing organisation.
Credit Control employer: Hays Senior Finance
Join a leading and rapidly growing service and wholesale group based on the outskirts of Cheltenham, where you will thrive in a dynamic work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance with hybrid working options. As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will not only oversee a small team but also have ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive culture that values your contributions and encourages continuous learning. With competitive salary packages and a focus on employee well-being, this company stands out as an excellent employer for finance professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
