Job Description
Credit Controller - Property Services
Based in Stratford
Full time, Temporary (ongoing with potential to go permanent)
Salary: £16.00 - £16.85 per hour (40 hour week)
Are you an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced, high-volume environment? Do you have strong communication skills and a proactive approach to managing debt? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you.
Here at Howells, we are working with a well-established national property services contractor to recruit a confident and driven Credit Controller to join their Finance team based in Stratford, with hybrid working available.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and collaborative finance function, where you will play a key role in managing outstanding debt, ensuring timely payments and supporting overall business performance.
Working within a dynamic operational environment, you will liaise with both internal departments and external clients to resolve queries, maintain accurate financial records and ensure efficient cash collection processes are followed.
Key Responsibilities:
* Chasing outstanding invoices via phone and email to ensure payments are received within agreed terms
* Building strong working relationships with clients to support effective debt recovery
* Maintaining accurate and detailed records of all customer communications
* Monitoring overdue accounts and following up to obtain payment updates
* Working closely with internal teams to resolve invoice disputes quickly
* Escalating aged debt where necessary, including progressing to legal action when required
* Posting and allocating incoming payments on a daily basis
* Producing and reviewing aged debt reports for management
* Identifying areas for improvement within credit control processes
* Supporting wider sales ledger duties and finance reporting as needed
Essential Criteria:
* Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Credit Control position
* Previous experience within a finance or sales ledger function
* Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
* Excellent communication skills with confidence dealing with clients
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload
Desirable:
* Experience using Microsoft Dynamics
* Background within construction, property services or a high-volume environment
You will be joining a forward-thinking and growing organisation that values its people and offers genuine opportunities for development and progression.
For your chance of securing this fantastic role, please apply online now!