Credit Controller
Location: Verwood, Dorset
Hours: 39.5 Hours a week (Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 5pm + Friday 8:30am – 4pm)
Pay Rate: £12.21ph - £13ph (Depending on Experience)
Contract: Temporary (6 Weeks)
Start Date: ASAP
The Opportunity
We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Credit Controller to join the finance team of a growing UK business. This role is perfect for a confident and enthusiastic individual who thrives on solving problems and taking ownership of their work. Your main goal will be to minimise bad debt and reduce payment days by effectively managing customer accounts and resolving issues.
This is a key position where your strong communication skills and ability to make quick, confident decisions will be essential. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment, so the ability to prioritise tasks and manage your workload with minimal supervision is crucial.
Key Responsibilities
* Minimise bad debt and reduce payment days through proactive telephone chasing in a high-volume environment.
* Manage the full credit control process, including setting credit limits, reviewing held orders, and handling overdue accounts.
* Resolve customer queries and requests efficiently to ensure a smooth payment process.
* Where necessary, compile documentation for legal action against non-payers and complete proof of debt forms.
* Process account applications, enter customer payments onto the ledger, and maintain clean, accurate customer accounts.
* Utilise the internet for research to inform credit limit decisions.
* Produce weekly and monthly debt reports for management.
Candidate Profile
* A strong, confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.
* Proven ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritise tasks, and take ownership of problems.
* Confident decision-maker who enjoys the challenge of debt chasing and problem-solving.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
* Adaptable, enthusiastic, and flexible with a proactive attitude.
* Experience in a credit control or similar finance role is highly desirable.
If you are a driven and reliable professional who is ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply now