Credit Controller
| Posting date: | 09 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £32,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 June 2025 |
| Location: | ST5 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | KPI RECRUITING LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 84699-30266 |
Summary
Credit Controller
Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum
The role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Credit Controller to manage our clients' credit and collections processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing creditworthiness, ensuring timely payments, resolving account queries, and maintaining accurate financial records. Strong communication skills, financial acumen, and experience in credit control or accounts receivable are essential for this role.
Main duties:
Monitoring and following up on outstanding customer payments
Maintaining accurate and current records for all customer accounts
Communicating with customers regarding due payments, delays, and repayment arrangements
Responding to customer inquiries and resolve any payment-related concerns
Conducting credit assessments and determining the creditworthiness of new clients
Applying received payments to appropriate customer accounts
Overseeing the processing of customer debit notes, keeping records updated, coordinating internal approvals, and posting accordingly
Collaborating with customers to set up manageable repayment plans
Preparing and presenting reports on credit control activities and debt collection progress
Carrying out additional similar tasks as assigned by the Line Manager
About you:
Prior experience in credit control or accounts receivable is strongly preferred
Familiarity with accounting systems, particularly Agresso, is advantageous
Must already hold the legal right to reside and work in the UK
Willingness to accommodate holiday schedules during month-end and year-end reporting periods
Confident communicator with effective negotiation capabilities
Exceptional planning and time management skills
High level of accuracy and attention to fine details
Resilient under pressure with a proven ability to meet critical deadlines
Competent in using key software tools, including Microsoft Office
Solid understanding of financial practices and compliance requirements
Benefits:
Company Pension
Life Insurance
Sick Pay
Free Parking
Interested? Call Meg on 01782 712230 or email MegW@kpir.co.uk
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