At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage sales ledger, chase invoices, and support the finance team.
- Company: Join a dynamic finance team in a growing company.
- Benefits: Full training provided, competitive salary, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Build relationships and develop skills in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your finance career with hands-on experience and support.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed, just a positive attitude and good numeracy.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Credit Controller to join our Finance team working across our 4 core operating businesses. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone starting a career in finance. You will be responsible for helping to manage the company's sales ledger, ensuring customers pay invoices on time, and supporting the wider finance team in maintaining healthy cash flow. Full training will be provided, so no prior credit control experience is required although welcome, just a positive attitude, good numeracy, and a willingness to learn.
Key Responsibilities
- Chase outstanding invoices by telephone, email and letter, ensuring timely payment from customers
- Allocate incoming payments accurately to customer accounts on the sales ledger
- Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies or queries promptly
- Send statements, payment reminders and dunning letters in line with company procedures
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all collection activity
- Escalate problem accounts or potential bad debts to the Credit Control Manager
- Assist with setting up new customer accounts and running credit checks
- Support month-end reporting, including aged debtor analysis
- Build positive working relationships with customers and internal teams such as Sales and Customer Service
Skills and Attributes
- Strong numeracy and attention to detail
- Confident and professional telephone manner
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Well organised, with the ability to prioritise a busy workload
- Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and Outlook (training on accounting software will be provided)
- Resilient and tactful when handling difficult conversations
- A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude
Credit Controller employer: Morris Vermaport
Join our dynamic Finance team as a Credit Controller, where you'll embark on an exciting entry-level journey in finance. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work culture that values growth and development, offering comprehensive training to ensure you thrive in your role. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration, you'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships while contributing to the financial health of our four core operating businesses.
