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Senior Credit Controller

Dartford Permanent £32,000 - £40,000 per year View Job Description
This permanent Credit Controller position within the property industry offers an excellent opportunity to manage accounts receivable processes and ensure timely payments. The role focuses on maintaining strong client relationships and supporting the accounting and finance department.
  • Opportunity to join a successful Finance department
  • Accounting and Finance - Commerce and Industry - Credit Control - Office based

About Our Client

The employer is a mid-sized organisation known for its structured approach and commitment to delivering quality services. The company offers a professional environment designed to support long-term career growth.

Job Description

  • Managing the debtor's ledger and reducing debtor days
  • Ensuring reminder letters are distributed routinely
  • Collecting old debts and resolving issues
  • Partnering with the sales team and operations to resolve issues and improve processes, providing up to date information
  • Setting and monitoring credit limits for customers and ensuring these are enforced
  • Putting clients on credit hold when applicable
  • Report to management on issues, status, actions taken etc.
  • Ensure the notes are maintained on the customer account
  • Improving on and documenting debt collection processes
  • Working with the rest of the team to ensure information is shared and cross cover is always in place
  • Possible supervision of accounts administrator
  • Instruct the issuing of solicitor's letters and liaising with management to take legal action when required
  • Sales ledger administration to include posting of invoices, cash allocation, submitting self-billing schedules, responding to queries, providing copy invoices, assisting with year-end audit requests
  • Sundry project work and assisting other members of the team as required
  • Ensuring there are adequate notes for the use of client portals and systems
  • Reconciling customer accounts
  • Ensure purchase orders from customers are in place to enable smooth payment
  • Ensure routine portal and other client requirements are met
  • Maintain sufficient evidence for Court Claims
  • Daily production and review of aged debt report
  • Proactively highlighting issues to management as soon as they arise
  • Provide management report/ summary of ledger


The Successful Applicant

A successful Credit Controller should have:

  • Previous experience in credit control or accounts receivable
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and resolving client queries.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an accounting and finance environment.
  • Familiarity with credit risk assessment and debt recovery procedures.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive pension scheme to support your financial future.
  • Opportunity for long-term career growth within the property industry.
  • Supportive and professional work environment in accounting and finance.



Take the next step in your career by applying for this Credit Controller role today!

Contact
Ewan Quinn
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6776131
Phone number
+44 162 260 4531

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Receivable
Sector
Business Services
Location
Dartford
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ewan Quinn
Consultant phone
+44 162 260 4531
Job reference
JN-062025-6776131