Credit Controller

ROLE - Credit Controller
SALARY - Up to £30,000
LOCATION - LE3, Leicester
Full time / Permanent
Hybrid Working Available

SF Recruitment are working with a well-established growing business in Le3, Leicester to recruit for a Credit Controller on a Full Time, Permanent basis.

Responsibilities:

• Systematically track customer accounts to identify overdue payments, ensuring all debts are flagged and followed up promptly.
• Contact customers via phone, email, and letter to chase overdue payments, negotiating and agreeing on realistic payment arrangements as needed
• Develop and implement flexible payment plans with customers to facilitate the recovery of outstanding debts, balancing the company's interests with customer needs.
• Review new customer credit applications, assess creditworthiness, and perform credit checks to mitigate risk and ensure healthy cash flow.
• Work closely with the Operations, Invoicing, and Sales teams to investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or payment disputes in a timely manner.
• Accurately allocate incoming payments and credit notes to customer accounts, ensuring that outstanding balances are always up to date.
• Assist the General Ledger team with month-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation of customer accounts.
• Provide necessary support during annual external audits, ensuring all relevant documentation and account information is readily available.
• Prepare regular reports on overdue accounts, payment status, and cash collection progress, highlighting any potential risks or concerns to management.
• Ensure adherence to company credit control policies and procedures, as well as any relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

If you are interested in this role - APPLY - or get in touch with Amelya - Atonge@sfrecruitment.com

Thanks!