Credit Controller

Liverpool Permanent View Job Description
If you're looking for a role where you can truly make an impact, this is an opportunity to join a team that values accuracy, professionalism, and strong relationship‑building. You'll play a vital part in ensuring the financial health of the business while working in a supportive, collaborative environment.
  • Immediate start for a reputable and well established company
  • Great culture and supportive environment

About Our Client

Our client is a forward‑thinking organisation committed to delivering excellent service across their business. What makes us a great place to work is our emphasis on teamwork, continuous improvement, and creating an environment where people feel empowered and supported to excel.

Job Description



As the Credit Controller, you'll take responsibility for the full credit control function, ensuring customer credit risk is well‑managed and that payments are collected in a timely and efficient manner. You will manage the sales ledger day‑to‑day, accurately allocating receipts and handling more complex scenarios ensuring everything is recorded correctly and in line with industry requirements.

A key part of your role will be monitoring customer accounts, identifying overdue balances, and taking proactive action to chase outstanding invoices. This includes issuing monthly statements, sending payment reminders, and maintaining a firm yet professional approach when dealing with late‑paying customers.

You will work closely with thew sider business to resolve invoice queries promptly, supporting them with accurate financial information and helping to keep projects running smoothly. Strong communication and relationship‑building will be essential, as you'll often be the link between finance and operational teams.

The role also involves assessing the creditworthiness of both new and existing customers, helping to set appropriate credit limits that protect the business while enabling sales growth. You'll produce regular aged debtor reports, provide insight into developing risks, and escalate long‑outstanding or high‑risk accounts to senior management when needed.

In addition to your day‑to‑day responsibilities, you'll support wider finance activities by contributing to month‑end and year‑end processes, ensuring financial data is accurate and up‑to‑date. Your work will play a crucial part in maintaining the financial stability and smooth running of the organisation.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will have proven experience in credit control and bring strong knowledge of aged debt management, relationship building and have a passion for credit control within a welcoming team.

Exposure to CIS and Reverse VAT is desirable and your ability to communicate and negotiation skills will be an essential along with a meticulous approach to accuracy and record‑keeping.

We're looking for someone organised, proactive, resilient, and confident working under pressure while managing multiple accounts.

What's on Offer

  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunities for development and progression
  • Involvement in a key function at the heart of the business
  • A role where your contributions are recognised and make a meaningful difference



Contact
Clare Newman
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6936931
Phone number
+44 151 255 3762

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Receivable
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Liverpool
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Clare Newman
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3762
Job reference
JN-022026-6936931