At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage outstanding debts and maintain customer accounts in a dynamic finance team.
- Company: Join a well-established business with a supportive and close-knit culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, recognition schemes, pension, and health plans.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and a flexible, team-focused environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while building positive customer relationships and enhancing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in Credit Control or Sales Ledger with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
Vibe Recruit is currently supporting a well-established and successful business with the appointment of an experienced Credit Controller to join their busy finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller or Sales Ledger professional to join a close-knit team where customer relationships, accuracy and getting results are key.
The Role
Working as part of a small finance team, you will take ownership of the debtor ledger and play a key role in ensuring outstanding payments are managed effectively and customer accounts remain up to date.
We're looking for someone who is confident, organised and commercially minded, with the communication skills to build positive relationships with customers while being comfortable having those sometimes challenging conversations around overdue payments.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively manage the collection of outstanding debts
- Chase overdue accounts via telephone, email and letter
- Maintain and reconcile the debtor ledger
- Monitor debtor days and work towards agreed targets
- Take and allocate customer payments
- Issue statements and copy documentation to customers
- Investigate and resolve debt and payment queries
- Complete credit insurance reports
- Process credit account applications and carry out credit checks
- Agree appropriate customer credit terms
- Prepare weekly debt reports for senior management
- Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties when required
- Assist with purchase ledger and general finance duties during busy periods and holiday cover
About You
The successful candidate will have previous experience within Credit Control or Sales Ledger and be confident dealing directly with customers.
You'll ideally have
- Previous Credit Control/Sales Ledger experience (essential)
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong administrative and organisational abilities
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Knowledge of Sage 200 would be advantageous
- Excellent attention to detail
- The ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines
- A calm and professional approach under pressure
- The ability to work independently and use your own initiative
- A positive, flexible and team-focused attitude
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Reward and recognition scheme
- Long-service awards
- Company pension scheme
- Death-in-service benefit
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to discounted products
- Non-contributory Cash Health Plan Scheme
If you're an experienced Credit Controller looking for a new permanent opportunity and enjoy working in a role where you can take ownership and make a real impact, Vibe Recruit would love to hear from you.
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Credit Controller in Kidlington employer: Vibe Recruit
Vibe Recruit offers a vibrant and supportive work environment at a family-run events venue in Cwmbran, where employees are valued as key team members. With a focus on personal development and hands-on involvement, this role provides the chance to make a real impact while enjoying a friendly atmosphere. The company prioritises employee growth and fosters a culture of collaboration, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
