Credit Controller

Credit Controller
Grantham, Lincolnshire
Full time, permanent and site based.
£30,000 to £32,000+ salary

RP Recruitment are working with a business in Grantham to recruit a Credit Controller to join their finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the credit and collections process, ensuring timely payment from customers, and minimising the risk of bad debt.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Evaluate and assess the creditworthiness of new and existing customers by conducting thorough credit checks and analysis.
• Establish and maintain credit limits for customers based on their financial status and payment history.
• Monitor customer accounts and aging reports to identify overdue payments and delinquent accounts.
• Contact customers via phone, email, and written correspondence to follow up on outstanding invoices and resolve payment issues.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and other departments to address customer inquiries and disputes regarding invoices and payments.
• Escalate unresolved payment issues and high-risk accounts to management for further action.
• Prepare and distribute monthly aging reports, credit risk assessments, and collections forecasts to management.
• Continuously review and update credit control policies and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Adapt to and utilise Business Control/Microsoft Dynamics system for Credit Control purposes.
• Posting of Cash/ Previous Experience of Credit Insurers and Invoice Financing
• Proactively identify and address potential credit risks, escalating issues as needed.

About you:

2+ years B2B Credit Control experience
Microsoft Excel Skills (V-Look ups, Pivot Tables)

Benefits:

• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary Christmas bonus
• Standard hours are 8:30 - 5:00 (but your start and finish hours could be slightly varied)
• Potential for study support if you are studying an accounting qualification.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.