Our client, a well-established business with a strong reputation in their sector, is seeking a diligent and customer-focused Credit Controller to join their finance team. This position plays a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the sales ledger, overseeing debt collection, and maintaining accurate and reconciled customer accounts.
This role is ideal for a confident team player who enjoys building strong relationships with customers and colleagues.
Job Title Credit Controller
Job Type Permanent
Location Wokingham
Salary £27,000 p.a
Ref 15952
Credit Controller – Benefits
- 25 days holiday
- Pension scheme
- Salary sacrifice scheme
- Life Assurance
- Free on-site parking
- Free gym
- Hybrid working available after probation
Credit Controller – About The Role
Reporting to the Finance Controller, you will work across a variety of tasks (daily, weekly, monthly, and ad hoc) requiring strong organisation and an ability to adapt as priorities shift. Main responsibilities:
- Manage daily cash allocation including downloading bank statements, posting receipts, updating cashbooks, and processing Worldpay/EPDQ funds.
- Proactively chase outstanding debt, manage aged receivables, issue proceedings when necessary, and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Reconcile customer accounts weekly and monthly.
- Produce weekly and monthly reports and invoices.
- Prepare and upload invoices to customer portals.
- Handle customer queries, resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain system accuracy, including updating exchange rates.
- Assist with month-end processes and audits.
The successful Credit Controller will have:
- A positive and proactive approach, able to work on own initiative
- Excellent communicator and the ability maintain good customer relations.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise.
- Intermediate Excel skills and be proficient in MS Office and other Windows-based software.