Our client has established a reputation as a premier supplier of high quality products to the UK plumbing and heating sector. They are looking for a Credit Controller to work from there office in Bedford. Key Responsibilities: -Cash collection -Maximise cash collection for customer accounts to terms- -Ensure accurate allocation of cash received to invoices being settled -Proactively chase ageing debt -Allocating of cash payments- -Taking Sage pay card payments -Authorising of customer orders Internal Reporting -To required timescales -Production of aged debt reports and distribution to responsible sales rep -Proactively highlight current / pending debt issues to ensure acted upon as quickly as possible Continuous Improvement -Continually evaluate what Finance does and how it does it. -The expectation is that Finance ways of working and processes should change to find more efficient and reliable processes. -This individual is expected to proactively challenge the status quo and suggest improvements -Ongoing maintenance and challenge of standard operating procedures Essential role related knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience required -Accounting skills (qualification not essential but exposure to accounting processes) ·Credit Control experience required -Pro-activity, drive, energy, methodical, reliable, attention to detail, organisation and communication skills along with efficient data entry skills Benefits: -25 days holiday per year, plus Bank holidays -Company Pension scheme