Credit Controller
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  • England,East Midlands,Leicestershire
  • full-time
  • £30,000 per annum
Job Description:
Credit Controller
Leicester
Salary Circa £30,000
Hybrid Working & Flexible Hours

SF Recruitment are recruiting for a Credit Controller to work for our Leicester based client on an initial 12 month contract which has a high chance of going permanent.

Job purpose -

Reporting to the Senior Credit Controller, the Credit Controller is responsible for the collection of overdue debts in a timely and professional manner, improving working capital efficiency and minimising credit risk through the effective monitoring and assessment of customer accounts and their creditworthiness.

Primary Duties and responsibilities

- Monitor Customer Accounts: Systematically track customer accounts to identify overdue payments, ensuring all debts are flagged and followed up promptly.
- Customer Communication: Contact customers via phone, email, and letter to chase overdue payments, negotiating and agreeing on realistic payment arrangements as needed.
- Negotiate Payment Plans: Develop and implement flexible payment plans with customers to facilitate the recovery of outstanding debts, balancing the company’s interests with customer needs.
- Credit Assessments: Review new customer credit applications, assess creditworthiness, and perform credit checks to mitigate risk and ensure healthy cash flow.
- Collaborative Problem-Solving: Work closely with the Operations, Invoicing, and Sales teams to investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or payment disputes in a timely manner.
- Cash Allocation & Credit Notes: Accurately allocate incoming payments and credit notes to customer accounts, ensuring that outstanding balances are always up to date.
- Month-End Support: Assist the General Ledger team with month-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation of customer accounts.
- Audit Support: Provide necessary support during annual external audits, ensuring all relevant documentation and account information is readily available.
- Reporting & Analysis: Prepare regular reports on overdue accounts, payment status, and cash collection progress, highlighting any potential risks or concerns to management.
- Compliance & Policies: Ensure adherence to company credit control policies and procedures, as well as any relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Job number 1776867
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Company Details:
SF Recruitment
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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