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We are currently assisting the recruitment of a Credit Controller for an organisation that specialises in UK and Overseas debt recovery.
The successful candidate will look after client ledgers and will work in a small team reporting directly into the Managing Director.
What you can expect:
- 25,000 - 26,000
- 21 days holiday plus bank holidays (+ Christmas close)
- Annual profit related bonus
- On-site parking
- 9am - 5pm (1 hour lunch) - 35 hour working week
- Office based
Duties and responsibilities:
- Chasing debt by telephone and email on client ledgers
- Arranging payment with debtors by BACS or CHAPS
- Maintain regular communication with clients, keeping them informed of debt recovery progress.
- Negotiate settlements with debtors, considering the financial circumstances of both the debtor and the creditor
- Ledger reconciliation
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all debt recovery activities
- Prepare reports on debt collection progress including outstanding balances, payments received and issues
Skills and experience required:
- Previous experience in credit control, debt recovery, or a similar role, preferably within the insolvency or financial services sector.
- Experience of sales ledger desirable
- Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with debtors, clients, and internal stakeholders.
- Good working knowledge of Excel (formulas)
- Strong organisational skills including proven ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team, willing to support colleagues as requested
