Louth, Lincolnshire, England
Financial Services
Contract | Full Time
ASAP
29/04/2025
27/05/2025
Credit Controller
Location: Louth
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Benjamin Edwards is recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller for an award-winning and well-established business in Louth. As Credit Controller, you will work alongside the internal finance team to support the continuing growth of the company, whilst playing a vital role in maintaining smooth financial operations.
The role of Credit Controller
* Manage and maintain the company's accounts receivable ledger, ensuring the timely collection of outstanding payments
* Review customer accounts to ensure they are trading within the credit limits set
* Manage and monitor accounts that are on hold, communicating effectively with customers ensuring efficient debt recovery
* Identify and escalate bad debts within the specified timescales to prevent loss of income
* Send monthly statements to customers
* Confidently liaise with customers to resolve invoice queries
* Proactively contact customers to ensure outstanding debts are paid
* Set up new customer accounts including completing credit checks
* Keep details and notes on customer accounts up to date on various systems
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and internal teams
* Responsible for key accounts
* Assist in implementing processes that help to reduce aged debts/debtor days
* Conduct regular credit limit reviews
The ideal candidate for the role of Credit Controller
* Previous experience in a similar role is essential
* Competent knowledge of MS Office including Excel, Word and Outlook
* Excellent communications skills
* Systems literate, experience in using Sage 50
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply.