Job Description

Credit Controller

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Type: Permanent
Location: Uxbridge area
Working Pattern: Office-based, with one day per week working from home following successful completion of probation

Our client is looking for an experienced Credit Controller to join their busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong customer relationships while ensuring outstanding payments are collected efficiently and professionally.

The successful Credit Controller will play an important role in maintaining healthy cash flow, resolving account queries and working closely with internal teams to deliver an excellent service to customers.

The Role

• Proactively manage customer accounts to ensure payments are received within agreed terms.
• Contact customers by telephone and email to collect outstanding invoices.
• Allocate incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts accurately.
• Investigate invoice queries and help resolve payment disputes promptly.
• Produce customer statements, payment reminders and copy invoices when required.
• Review customer credit limits and payment terms, making recommendations where appropriate.
• Assess new account applications and support credit checking processes.
• Place accounts on hold where necessary and escalate overdue accounts in line with company procedures.
• Prepare aged debt reports and provide updates on outstanding balances.
• Work closely with colleagues across finance, customer service and sales to resolve account issues.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure customer account information is kept up to date.
• Assist with month-end reconciliations and support debt recovery activity where required.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with company procedures and relevant financial regulations.

The Ideal Credit Controller Will Have

• Previous experience in a Credit Controller or Credit Control position.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple accounts and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Confidence using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
• A professional and customer-focused approach.

What's on Offer

• Salary of up to £35,000 depending on experience.
• Permanent position with a well-established business.
• One day per week remote working after successful completion of the six-month probation period.
• Supportive team environment.
• Excellent opportunities to develop your career.

What You Need to Do Now:

If this sounds like the role for you, don't wait - apply today with your up-to-date CV!

If it's not quite right for you but you know someone perfect, refer them to us and receive a £100 voucher when they're placed and pass their probation period (terms apply). Visit our website to read more about our Double the Reward scheme in our blog.

Due to the high number of applications, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

A little more about us:

We are Top Flight Recruitment Ltd (trading as Uxbridge Employment Agency and Windsor Employment Agency), and act as an Employment Agency when advertising permanent roles and as an Employment Business when advertising temporary or contract roles.

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