Credit Controller

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Hays are recruiting for an established organisation who is looking for an experienced Credit Controller to join its fast-paced Finance team. You will take ownership of the end-to-end cash collection process across a portfolio of business customers, helping to maximise collections within agreed payment terms, reduce aged debt and maintain strong debtor performance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and organised Credit Controller who can build positive customer relationships while taking a proactive approach to debt recovery and account management. This is a permanent office-based role based in Oldham - North Manchester.
Your new role
Key Responsibilities
Proactively contact customers by telephone and email to secure outstanding payments
Meet monthly and quarterly cash collection targets
Reduce debt aged over 30 days
Reconcile customer accounts accurately and maintain clean ledgers
Investigate and resolve unallocated cash, journals, write-offs and duplicate accounts
Maintain detailed and accurate collection notes on the internal finance system
Build effective working relationships with customers and internal colleagues
Identify accounts requiring escalation and recommend legal action where appropriate
Provide accurate information to support departmental cash forecasting
Contribute ideas that improve credit control processes and ways of working
Support system and automation testing when required
Complete additional finance and credit control duties as needed
What you'll need to succeed
A minimum of three years' credit control experience within a fast-paced, business-to-business environment
Strong account reconciliation and debt collection experience
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing workloads
Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
Confidence communicating with customers and colleagues at all levels
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach
The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Good problem-solving skills and the confidence to use your own xrexnqw initiative
Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
What you'll get in return
A varied, end-to-end Credit Controller position
Ownership of a portfolio of business customers
The opportunity to contribute to process and system improvements
A collaborative, fast-paced finance environment
Salary £28,000
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