Credit Controller

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”  Nelson Mandela.
 
Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a growing SME to hire an experienced Credit Controller to join their team, based in Redditch, on a full-time basis. Traditional "manufacturing working hours" are on offer in this role (8am-5pm, with a very popular lunchtime finish on Fridays) or a 34 hour/4 day working week could be considered.
 
Responsibilities of the Credit Controller will include:

• Accounts Receivable Management: Monitor outstanding invoices, ensure timely payments, and reduce overdue balances.
• Credit Assessment: Evaluate the creditworthiness of new and existing customers by reviewing financial statements, credit scores, and payment history.
• Payment Chasing: Proactively follow up on overdue payments through calls, emails, and letters, ensuring outstanding debts are minimized.
• Dispute Resolution: Address and resolve any payment disputes or issues, maintaining strong relationships while protecting the company’s interests.
• Reporting: Prepare regular reports on accounts receivable status, overdue accounts
• Policy Adherence: Ensure all credit control procedures are followed and suggest improvements to reduce bad debts.

 
The successful Credit Controller will require the following skills and experience:

• Previous credit control experience
• Solid communication and negotation skills, confident to chase debt by phone and in writing
• Strong understanding of credit control procedures and best practices.
• Good MS Excel skills

 
What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• A stable and welcoming team environment
• Early finish on a Friday.

 
If you’re passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.
 
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
 
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.