Job Description
Axon Moore is delighted to be working with a highly regarded business based in Central Manchester to recruit a Credit Controller into their growing finance team.
This role is ideal for a proactive and personable Credit Controller with strong experience across sales ledger management and debt collection. The successful candidate will be confident and naturally assertive, able to challenge professionally when required while still maintaining positive working relationships. They will also be comfortable managing their own workload.
The business has an excellent reputation in the market, with an extremely low staff turnover -employees who join tend to stay for the long term.
You’ll be joining a growing, well established company with supportive managers, friendly teams, and a strong benefits package, offering genuine stability and progression.
Location: Central Manchester + Hybrid
Salary: Circa £30,000
Main Duties:
Ensure timely collection of invoices through effective communication channels with a focus on ensuring sales ledger management
Sending invoices and statements
Liaising with wider business and relationship managers to resolve enquires and complaints
Proactively chase overdue payments via phone, email, and written correspondence
Assisting with the maintenance of direct debit system
Analysis of overdue accounts
Prepare aged debt reports and highlight potential bad debts
Build positive working relationships both internally and externally
Develop both financial knowledge and software skills
Negotiate payment plans where necessary and escalate high-risk accounts
Support account manager with day to day administration
Perform full due diligence checks
Manage and respond to inbox enquiries and requests, coordinating relevant response (both written and verbal) within agreed time frames
Person Specification:
Knowledge of credit risk management and debt recovery procedures
Proven experience in a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable role
Strong communication and negotiation skills with an assertive personality
Competent in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines in an agile environment
Able to work independently and autonomously
Benefits:
Health Cash Plan (optical, dental, physio), virtual GP, therapy, prescriptions & referrals
Gym memberships, in-office massages, health MOTs, meditation & Pilates
Enhanced illness & bereavement support, occupational health & vocational rehab
3% employer pension contribution, income protection (up to 5 years), life assurance (3x salary)
Fertility leave, enhanced caregiver leave, up to 6 months shared parental leave at full pay, dependency leave
Up to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays/TOIL, birthday off, volunteering day
Shopping, entertainment, gym & lifestyle discounts
Regular social events, reward & recognition, company offsites & celebrations
Cycle to Work scheme
Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programme, free counselling & fast-track GP access
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