Teesside | £29,000+ DOE
A growing North East business is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join its finance team. Working alongside a small, established credit control function and reporting to the Credit Control Manager, you will play a key role in managing customer accounts, minimising risk and maintaining cash collection performance.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Assessing new account applications and making credit decisions using credit reports
- Managing customer credit limits and monitoring credit risk
- Chasing outstanding debt and negotiating payment arrangements
- Resolving account queries and disputes to ensure timely collection
- Processing direct debits and customer payments
- Daily allocation of cash and bank reconciliations
- Placing accounts on stop where required and managing account releases
- Producing regular KPI and debt reports
- Ensuring customer accounts are maintained in line with company policies and procedures
- Supporting wider sales ledger and credit control activities as required
Applicants should have:
- Previous credit control experience, including credit checking and risk assessment
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- A confident telephone manner and customer-focused approach
- Good Excel skills and experience working with financial systems
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines
- A proactive approach to problem solving and process improvement
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business that values teamwork, continuous improvement and professional development.
Salary: £29,000+ DOE
Benefits: 33 days holiday, company pension, death in service, health cash plan, discretionary annual bonus and private medical cover after one year's service
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm
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Laurie Elder
At Jackson Hogg, Laurie built the transactional finance function and now specialises in part-qualified and newly-qualified finance recruitment, managing the transactional team. Laurie joined Jackson Hogg in 2021 after graduating Newcastle University with a French and Business Studies Degree. Laurie enjoys going to the gym in her free time and is a big Newcastle United fan.
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