Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: SY4 Upton Magna Shropshire
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Credit Controller
Shrewsbury
£DOE
A full UK driving licence is required
We are working with an established business looking to appoint an experienced Credit Controller to join its finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this is a varied role covering credit control, sales and purchase ledger, supplier payments and general finance administration.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous credit control or accounts experience who is highly organised, proactive and confident working in a busy finance environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing day-to-day credit control activities and proactively chasing outstanding debts using appropriate methods.
* Managing debtor insurance requirements.
* Processing supplier invoices using the company’s bespoke Acorn system.
* Preparing and processing sales ledger invoices.
* Setting up new supplier and customer accounts.
* Completing supplier payment reconciliations and preparing payment batches.
* Processing purchase invoices and entering information accurately into Xero.
* Liaising with customers and suppliers to resolve account queries efficiently.
* Supporting quality control and maintaining accurate financial records.
* Assisting with general finance administration and housekeeping duties.
* Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider team to ensure deadlines are met.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
* Previous experience in credit control, accounts or bookkeeping.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Good literacy and numeracy skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to work.
* Good general IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Office 365.
* Knowledge of Xero (advantageous but not essential).
* Knowledge of CIS (beneficial but not essential).
* The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
* The confidence to work both independently and as part of a team.
* The ability to remain organised and work effectively under pressure.
This is a full-time, permanent, office-based position working Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, with 20 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays