Credit Controller
Based in Stratford
Full time, Temporary (ongoing with potential to go permanent)
Salary: £16.00 - £16.85 per hour (40 hour week)
Are you an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced, high-volume environment? Do you have strong communication skills and a proactive approach to managing debt? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you.
Here at Howells, we are working with a well-established national property services contractor to recruit a confident and driven Credit Controller to join their Finance team based in Stratford, with hybrid working available.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and collaborative finance function, where you will play a key role in managing outstanding debt, ensuring timely payments and supporting overall business performance.
Working within a dynamic operational environment, you will liaise with both internal departments and external clients to resolve queries, maintain accurate financial records and ensure efficient cash collection processes are followed.
Key Responsibilities:
Chasing outstanding invoices via phone and email to ensure payments are received within agreed terms
Building strong working relationships with clients to support effective debt recovery
Maintaining accurate and detailed records of all customer communications
Monitoring overdue accounts and following up to obtain payment updates
Working closely with internal teams to resolve invoice disputes quickly
Escalating aged debt where necessary, including progressing to legal action when required
Posting and allocating incoming payments on a daily basis
Producing and reviewing aged debt reports for management
Identifying areas for improvement within credit control processes
Supporting wider sales ledger duties and finance reporting as neededEssential Criteria:
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Credit Control position
Previous experience within a finance or sales ledger function
Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
Excellent communication skills with confidence dealing with clients
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workloadDesirable:
Experience using Microsoft Dynamics
Background within construction, property services or a high-volume environmentYou will be joining a forward-thinking and growing organisation that values its people and offers genuine opportunities for development and progression.
For your chance of securing this fantastic role, please apply online now