At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage customer accounts, control debts, and support the finance team.
- Company: Dynamic medium-sized business in Preston with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 4-day work week, generous holiday, and study support.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant team and make a real impact on financial operations.
- Qualifications: Experience in credit control and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 27450 - 33550 £ per year.
RG consultancy are pleased to be working and supporting an excellent medium sized turnover business located in Preston who are looking for a standalone credit controller to join the finance team of 3 on a full time, permanent basis.
Job Overview
Responsible for managing all customer accounts, controlling outstanding debts and ensuring the free flow of orders.
The role will also involve completing general accounting duties and providing support to the Financial Director
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of a portfolio of UK and Export customer accounts, ensuring outstanding balances are actively managed, and payments are received within agreed terms.
- Proactively manage aged debt, regularly reviewing overdue accounts and taking appropriate action to reduce outstanding balances.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, dealing confidently with payment queries and following up on overdue accounts.
- Monitor customer credit limits and exposure, escalating potential risks and concerns where appropriate.
- Carry out credit checks and support the assessment of creditworthiness for new and existing customer accounts.
- Investigate and resolve account queries, discrepancies and payment disputes, working closely with customers and relevant internal departments.
- Ensure customer accounts are accurately maintained, including the allocation of payments, processing of credit notes and other account transactions.
- Reconcile customer accounts on a regular basis, ensuring any differences are identified and resolved promptly.
- Work closely with internal departments to resolve issues affecting customer accounts and help ensure the smooth flow of orders.
- Support the wider Finance team with general banking duties, including bank postings, direct debits, cash handling and account reconciliations.
- Assist with the management and reconciliation of multicurrency bank accounts, including processing foreign currency transactions.
- Support month-end and year-end procedures through the preparation of reconciliations, journals and information required for audit and reporting.
- Provide general finance support to the Head of Finance and wider business as required.
- Undertake any other duties or finance-related projects as required.
Benefits
- Monday - Thursday condensed working week - 36.5 hours per week
- 23 days + bank holidays (given in hours)
- Bonus scheme and enhanced pension contributions
- Life assurance x2 and medicash plan
- Study support for CICM or AAT
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Standalone Credit Controller - 4 Day Working Week in Preston employer: RG Consultancy
RG Consultancy is an excellent employer that values the growth and development of its employees, offering a supportive work culture where collaboration and mentorship thrive. Located in the vibrant area of Horwich, Bolton, the company provides flexible working arrangements, competitive benefits including a generous holiday allowance and company bonuses, making it an attractive place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
