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Salary Monday - Friday / 9am to 6pm
Salary: £25,000 to £29,000 (dependent on experience)
Permanent
Our client is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Credit Controller to join their finance team in Blackburn. They are currently expanding and looking for dedicated staff to join them, at this exciting time in their growth.
As a Credit Controller, you will play a crucial role in managing and maintaining the financial health of their organization by overseeing credit and collections processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in credit management, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and assess the creditworthiness of new and existing customers.
- Analyze financial statements, credit reports, and other relevant information to make informed credit decisions.
- Establish and monitor credit limits for customers based on risk analysis.
- Monitor and manage customer accounts to ensure timely payment of invoices.
- Contact customers for outstanding payments and negotiate payment terms when necessary.
- Resolve billing discrepancies and disputes in a timely manner.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with customers to facilitate smooth credit transactions.
- Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to address credit-related issues and improve overall customer satisfaction.
- Prepare regular reports for management, highlighting key credit metrics and areas of concern.
- Make recommendations for process improvements based on data analysis.
- Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations related to credit and collections.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements in credit management activities.
What are we looking for?
- Proven experience in credit control or a similar role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Familiarity with accounting software and financial systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
To express your interest in this role contact our Blackburn office on (phone number removed).
