Overview
Company A well-established North East business operating within the services sector is recruiting for a Sales Ledger / Credit Controller to join a growing SME with long-term stability and a supportive environment. Location: Gateshead. Role: Full-time, Permanent.
Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the effective management of the Sales Ledger and Credit Control within a small finance team. This is a standalone role requiring a proactive and organised individual who can manage a high-volume workload accurately.
Responsibilities
- Managing the full sales ledger across a varied customer base
- Posting and allocation of incoming payments
- Proactive credit control, including chasing outstanding debt and managing debtor balances
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records across the ledger
- Investigating and resolving account queries in collaboration with internal departments
- Leading monthly debtor review meetings with senior stakeholders
- Supporting the wider finance team, including occasional purchase ledger cover
Qualifications / About You
- Experience in Sales Ledger or Credit Control
- Confident managing your own workload and working independently
- Strong attention to detail in fast-paced, transactional environments
- Comfortable communicating across teams and with senior stakeholders
- Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-focused
This position would suit an experienced Sales Ledger or Credit Control professional seeking a stable role within a supportive and well-established organisation.
Credit Control/Sales Ledger in North East employer: Nigel Wright Group
Nigel Wright Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and employee growth. With hybrid working options and a focus on teamwork, employees can enjoy a balanced workload while contributing to meaningful financial projects in the picturesque Borough of Rossendale.
