Job Description
Credit Controller // Tameside // Permanent // Competitive salary plus bonuses
Our client is a dynamic, forward-thinking multi-faceted business based in Tameside. They are a well-established and thriving company with a strong reputation for quality and exceptional customer service. This innovative company strive to be elite at what they do, and they genuinely value, support and empower all of their teams to be the same.
The business has been recognised for its exceptional investment in people and has a supportive, positive and collaborative culture with a strong emphasis on individual development for everyone through excellent training and tailored progression programmes. They are also proud to offer an amazing, modern office environment with phenomenal facilities such as a state of the art Gym and wellness rooms.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Credit Controller to join the finance team. This is a key role within the business, responsible for maintaining strong customer relationships, and ensuring timely collection of outstanding debt.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performing environment and is looking to join a business that genuinely invests in its people, within a fantastic office setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing your own portfolio of customer accounts
* Chasing outstanding payments via telephone, email, and written correspondence
* Building and maintaining strong working relationships with customers
* Resolving invoice and payment queries efficiently
* Managing on-hold accounts and liaising with relevant departments
* Allocating cash receipts and reconciling customer accounts
* Setting up new customer accounts and completing credit checks
* Monitoring credit limits and account status
* Managing pro-forma payments
* Setting up new accounts including credit checking and managing credit limits
* Producing aged debt reports and liaising with senior management
* Supporting month-end processes within the finance team
* Working closely with sales, dispatch, and customer service teams
Skills & Experience Required
* Previous experience in a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable role
* Customer-focused attitude
* Confident and professional communication skills
* Target driven and self-motivated
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Ability to work to deadlines and manage conflicting priorities
* Positive, resilient, and proactive attitude
* Strong IT skills, particularly Excel and finance systems
* Manufacturing or fast-paced environment experience is advantageous
* A positive outlook and desire to develop and progress
What’s On Offer
* Fully office-based position in an outstanding, modern working environment with great facilities such as Gym and Wellness areas
* Excellent individual training and development programmes
* Clear opportunities for career progression
* Friendly, sociable team culture with regular company events including families
* Long-term, secure opportunity within a successful and growing business
* 25 days holiday plus bank hols, life insurance, bonus scheme, GP service, health checks and many other benefits