Credit Controller

International Permanent £30,000 - £32,000 per year View Job Description
Credit ControllerLocation: East ManchesterSalary: £30,000-£32,000 per annumJob Type: Full-time, PermanentWorking Arrangement: Fully office-based
  • Credit Controller - East Manchester
  • Well-established and growing business, exciting time to join the company!

About Our Client

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional to take ownership of a varied portfolio of UK and international customer accounts, helping to minimise overdue debt, improve cash flow and maintain strong customer relationships.

You will play an important role in ensuring effective credit control processes, accurate financial records and the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations.

Job Description

The key responsibilities of a Credit Controller will be:

  • Manage UK and international customer accounts, proactively chasing overdue invoices by telephone and email.
  • Monitor aged debt reports, prioritise collections and minimise overdue balances and bad debt.
  • Build strong customer relationships, resolving payment queries, disputes and invoice discrepancies.
  • Negotiate payment plans and escalate high-risk or long-outstanding debts where necessary.
  • Review customer credit limits and manage credit holds in collaboration with internal teams.
  • Prepare aged debt, Direct Debit and collection reports, providing regular updates to senior management.
  • Allocate daily receipts, investigate unallocated cash and maintain accurate sales ledger records.
  • Reconcile customer accounts and process refunds, new account applications, invoices and statements.
  • Complete bank reconciliations across six UK, European and US bank accounts and prepare payments in line with company procedures.
  • Maintain accurate collection records and ensure compliance with internal policies and financial controls.
  • Support the wider Finance team with additional duties as required.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Credit Controller will have:

  • Proven experience in a Credit Controller role.
  • Experience managing a high-volume sales ledger and a varied portfolio of customer accounts.
  • Demonstrable experience in debt collection, managing overdue balances and resolving complex account queries.
  • Strong reconciliation, investigation and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to analyse aged debt reports, prioritise collection activity and manage competing deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a confident and professional telephone manner.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider Finance team.
  • Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 is highly desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer

  • A salary between £30,000 - £32,000 per annum
  • Full time office based working
  • Generous annual leave and enhanced pension
  • Life assurance
  • Local gym membership
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Employee discounts on products
Contact
Dillon Roberts
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7135713
Phone number
+441618290422

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Receivable
Sector
Retail
Where
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Dillon Roberts
Consultant phone
+441618290422
Job reference
JN-102026-7135713