Credit Controller

• Annual Salary: £28,000 - £31,000
• Location: Eastbourne
• Job Type: Full-time (Flexible hours, 30-40 per week)

We are seeking a Senior Credit Controller to join one of our long-standing clients within the engineering sector. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in credit control, looking to leverage their skills in a dynamic and challenging environment. Experience in the engineering sector is advantageous, reflecting the specialised nature of their business operations.

• Managing and overseeing the entire credit control process.
• Chasing outstanding invoices and managing debt recovery, which may involve stopping the supply of services or undertaking legal action if necessary.
• Allocating payments in accordance with customer remittances.
• Processing and generating reminder letters and monthly statements.
• Liaising with the sales and accounts receivable teams to resolve outstanding queries.
• Ensuring that all major accounts work to agreed order to cash cycle.
• Investigating and resolving queries relating to non-payment of invoices.
• Working to strict monthly and annually collections targets.
• Reporting to management on outstanding issues and informing them early of potential debtor problems.

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a credit control role.
• Experience in the engineering sector is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of the order to cash process.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to reconcile complex accounts and have excellent attention to detail.
• Competence in Microsoft Office products, Excel and accounting software programmes.
• Capable of working independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

• Flexible working hours (30-40 hours per week).
• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a vital industry.
• Supportive and inclusive team environment.