The Role -Credit Controller
Canterbury, Kent
Permanent | Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Fresh People are recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller to join a well-established professional services business based in Canterbury.
Working within the finance team, you will take responsibility for an allocated client ledger, ensuring outstanding invoices are collected effectively while maintaining positive and professional client relationships.Key Responsibilities
- Manage an allocated debtor ledger and take ownership of outstanding balances
- Proactively chase overdue invoices by telephone and email
- Monitor aged debt and prioritise collection activity
- Resolve invoice, payment and account queries
- Liaise with clients and internal stakeholders regarding outstanding balances
- Allocate and reconcile payments accurately
- Maintain accurate records of collection activity and agreed payment dates
- Escalate problematic or significantly overdue accounts where required
- Support month-end reporting and wider credit control activities
About You
- Previous Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or Sales Ledger experience
- Confident managing your own ledger and chasing outstanding debt
- Strong telephone and client communication skills
- Good reconciliation and numerical skills
- Comfortable working with aged debtor reports
- Strong attention to detail and organisation
- Experience using accounting or finance systems
- Professional, personable and persistent approach to collections
Previous experience within accountancy, legal or wider professional services would be advantageous but is not essential.The Opportunity
This would suit an experienced Credit Controller looking to join a professional environment where they can take ownership of their ledger and play an important role in maintaining effective cash collection in the first instance forward your CV across for consideration
