Credit Controller

Astute Recruitment are working with an established business in Tamworth to recruit a Credit Controller on a temporary basis until the end of the year, with the potential for the position to be extended.

The Role Will Involve:

• Proactively chasing outstanding payments, predominantly over the telephone
• Regularly speaking with customers regarding overdue invoices and payment dates
• Following up outstanding debt via telephone and email
• Supporting with day-to-day sales ledger duties
• Allocating and processing customer payments
• Sending statements and copy invoices when required
• Responding to customer account and invoice queries
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer account information
• Carrying out general finance administration
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties as required

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience within Credit Control, Sales Ledger, Accounts Receivable or a similar finance role
• Confident and comfortable picking up the phone and proactively chasing outstanding payments
• Strong communication skills and a professional telephone manner
• Happy working within a hands-on, transactional finance position
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive approach and able to get stuck into the role from day one
• Comfortable carrying out a mixture of Credit Control, Sales Ledger and general administrative duties
• Team player who is happy to support wherever needed within the finance department

Benefits & Hours:

• Temporary position until the end of the year with potential for extension
• Salary: -26,000
• Full-time - 39 hours per week
• Part-time hours available - minimum 25 hours per week
• Early finish on Fridays
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays