Credit Controller

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller to join a well established team based in Leicester.

Client Details

Our client is a successful and growing Leicestershire-based retail business with a strong reputation for quality, comfort, and customer service. Supplying products to retailers across the UK, the company continues to expand through innovation, strong partnerships, and a commitment to delivering excellent products and experiences.

Description

The Credit Controller's responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Manage customer accounts, monitor aged debt, and proactively collect outstanding payments to support healthy cash flow.
• Administer trade credit insurance, including managing credit limits, liaising with insurers, and ensuring compliance with policy requirements.
• Produce accurate and timely sales invoices, credit notes, and account reconciliations.
• Assess customer creditworthiness, monitor credit risk, and recommend actions to minimise bad debt exposure.
• Resolve customer billing and payment queries while maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Support finance reporting, cash flow forecasting, and continuous improvement of credit control and invoicing processes.

Profile

A successful Credit Controller should have:

• Proven experience in credit control, accounts receivable, or a similar finance role.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of trade credit insurance, credit risk management, and sales invoicing processes.
• Possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence in managing customer payment discussions.
• Be highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Have good analytical skills and the ability to identify risks, resolve issues, and make informed decisions.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and comfortable using finance and ERP systems

Job Offer

• Competitive salary up to £33,000 (dependent on experience).
• A permanent role with stability and growth potential.
• Hybrid, flexible working available
• Other voluntary benefits including discounts.