Credit Controller

Salary: £12.50 - £14.50 per hour

Smethwick, West Midlands
Construction White Collar and Freelance
Temporary

Are you a number crunching Credit Controller looking for a new opportunity? Do you enjoy the chase of reducing your ledger? Want an immediate start role? If so, please read on.

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller to join a fantastic organisation on a temporary ongoing basis. There is the potential of this role becoming permanent for the right candidate!

Benefits:

Hourly rate: up to £14.50 per hour – doe
Temp ongoing
Immediate start
Location: Smethwick
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm 37.5 hours per weel
Free parking
29 days annual leave
Office based only – No hybrid working

Duties and responsibilities

Ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts for the Birmingham depot
Monitor customer accounts to identify and follow up on overdue payments
Foster and maintain strong relationships with customers while promoting timely settlements
Collaborate with customers to resolve queries or disputes, coordinating with internal teams
Assess and manage risks related to aged debt
Process cash allocations accurately and perform regular bank reconciliations
Generate and present regular reports detailing credit control performance and collection metrics
Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date records of credit transactions and customer communications

Skills/Experience required:

Proven experience in credit control, accounts receivable, or a similar finance/accounts role
Familiarity with accounting systems
Experience in handling high volumes of transactions
Proven ability to reduce ledger
Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
Excellent attention to detail
Confident negotiation skills with the ability to handle difficult conversations professionally
Analytical mindset with the ability to assess risk and make sound decisions
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
A continuous improvement mindset, with a willingness to suggest and implement process enhancements