Credit Controller

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.