Credit Controller

Credit Controller Location: South Leicestershire / hybridHours: Monday-Friday Full timeSalary: £28,000 - £30,000We''re recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller to join an established finance team within a successful business based in South Leicestershire. Reporting into the Credit Manager, you''ll take ownership of a portfolio of customer accounts, focusing on maximising cash collection, reducing aged debt and ensuring payments are received on time and in full. Alongside traditional credit control, the role offers broader Accounts Receivable exposure including cash allocation, credit risk, credit limits, new account set-up and month-end reporting. Key Responsibilities: Proactively chase outstanding debt and manage customer accounts to agreed payment terms.Build strong relationships with customers to maximise cash collection and reduce aged debt.Manage the credit control and dunning process in line with company policy.Monitor credit limits and assess customer risk and exposure.Manage credit blocks and releases, liaising closely with customers and internal teams.Investigate and resolve invoice queries, debit notes and payment discrepancies.Issue monthly customer statements.Allocate incoming payments accurately against customer accounts.Maintain cash books and ensure customer accounts remain accurate and up to date.Set up new customer accounts and maintain customer information within the ERP system.Process and allocate credit/debit card payments where required.Support ..... full job details .....