Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an established organisation based in Tamworth. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as a Credit Controller on a full-time permanent basis
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Culture and Environment
Our client is a values-led organisation with a strong sense of identity and purpose at the heart of everything they do. Their core values are not just words on a page but are genuinely embedded into the day-to-day culture, guiding how the team works, collaborates, and supports one another.
Personality
As a Credit Controller, youll be working closely with the Financial Controller by managing the sales ledger and ensuring timely collection of outstanding in line with the agreed terms.
Were looking for someone with a Can do attitude. Someone who takes pride in the workplace appearance, standards, and always happy to go the extra mile. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a thriving, growth-focused environment.
Reward
5% Pension, Health care, Life Cover, Income Protection, Denplan all available following successful completion of a 6-month probationary period
37.5 hours (8:30 17:00)
Salary competitive basic salary plus quarterly and annual bonus
Free use of our holiday homes in Tenerife, Padstow and St Ives with subsidised petrol/flight costs
Charity events, match funding and volunteering opportunities
Retail discounts and savings
An extensive EAP suite to support health and financial well-being
Job Role:
Proactively contacting customers to ensure payments are received in line with agreed terms
Monitoring customer credit limits and payment behaviours, escalating concerns to the Finance Controller and the relevant Brand Managers/Area Sales Teams if required
Investigating, resolving and communicating invoice queries in collaboration with relevant departments
Raising credit notes as required
Reviewing and releasing sales orders in line with internal controls and procedures
Opening new customer accounts and performing credit checks in line with company policies
Raising manual or service invoices and credit notes as required
Accurately allocating payments received and maintaining clean, tiny ledger accounts
Initiating and managing debt collection procedures where necessary
Maintaining and communicating up to date lists of accounts placed on stop
Preparing rebate reports, complete relevant reconciliations and issue rebate payments via credit note or BACS
Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and external customers
Skills and experience:
Experience in a busy finance environment with relevant experience in a Credit Control role is essential
Excellent communication skills
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Good commercial acumen, integrity and credibility
Good attention to detail