Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties is proud to partner with a leading logistics business to recruit an organised and proactive Credit Controller to join their established finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a business that offers stability, progression, and a supportive working environment.
Role
As a key member of the finance team, the Credit Controller will be responsible for managing their own business unit, ensuring customer accounts are maintained effectively, and outstanding payments are collected in a timely manner. The successful candidate will build strong relationships with customers while taking ownership of the end-to-end credit control process.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing the credit control function for your allocated business unit.
- Chasing outstanding debt via telephone and email.
- Monitoring customer payment due dates and following up on overdue accounts.
- Managing invoices and resolving customer payment queries.
- Producing regular reports on outstanding debt and account status.
- Maintaining accurate customer account records.
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Working collaboratively with the wider finance team to achieve collection targets.
Profile
- Previous experience within a Credit Control role (around three years' experience preferred).
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload.
- Excellent communication skills with confidence speaking to customers by phone and email.
- Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to manipulate data.
- A proactive approach and the ability to work independently.
- A team player who enjoys working within a collaborative environment.
Salary & Benefits
The Credit Controller role offers a salary of £27,000 per annum, alongside a competitive benefits package and excellent opportunities for career development.
Additional benefits include:
- Hybrid working (working from home two days per week, subject to business requirements).
- Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm working hours.
- Full system training provided.
- A supportive, well-established finance team with excellent staff retention.
- Genuine opportunities for internal progression.
- Temporary and permanent opportunities available, with an immediate start for temporary candidates.
