Credit Controller

InstaStaff are recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller, to join a manufacturing company in Aston.

You will be accountable for Accounts Receivable and Credit Control processes across the Group.

Responsibilities will include client credit profiling, invoicing, managing the debtor ledgers and dealing with late payment collection.

Duties for the Credit Controller will include:

• Ensuring effective credit control policies and procedures are in place.
• Applying strategies to encourage timely payments and ensuring the widest possible range of payment methods are being offered to customers.
• Evaluating the creditworthiness of customers and establishing initial credit limits.
• Conducting regular credit reviews and reassessing credit limits based on payment history and changes in creditworthiness.
• Monitoring credit exposure and minimising bad debt risks.
• Raising invoices and sending out to customers.
• Posting bank receipts and completing reconciliations.
• Acting as a quality control point for the accuracy of invoices against purchase and sales orders.
• Maintaining positive relationships with customers whilst mitigating credit risks and ensuring timely collections.
• Coordinating with the Sales Team to handle all credit-related matters appropriately.  
• Covering the accounts payable role as and when needed.
• Supporting the Head of Finance in preparing month-end reports.

The Ideal Credit Controller will have:

• Previous experience within a similar role
• Previous experience of managing large debtor ledgers
• Experience of Sage 200 is highly desirable but not essential.
• A good knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office packages is essential.

The hours for the Credit Controller will be Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm

The salary for the Credit Controller will be circa £30,000

Benefits include pension, heath cash plan, 33 days holiday including the bank holidays and death in service payment