Details:
- Salary: £32,000 - 36,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Colnbrook Berkshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Credit Controller
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Location: Heathrow / Slough area
Industry: Commercial / Automotive / Logistics
A well‑established organisation in the Heathrow area is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys building strong customer relationships, and takes pride in maintaining a healthy ledger.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of approximately 350 sales ledger accounts, ensuring credit procedures are followed, and aged debt targets are consistently achieved. You'll play a key role in protecting the business from financial risk through effective credit limit management and proactive debt recovery.
Key Responsibilities
Manage customer credit limits, conduct periodic reviews, and recommend appropriate actions.
Achieve quarterly aged debtor targets across multiple ledgers.
Issue month‑end statements and provide copy invoices promptly.
Proactively chase overdue debt via phone and written communication.
Take STOP action where necessary and issue 7‑day legal notices.
Escalate cases to senior credit staff for legal action when required.
Liaise with customers and internal teams to resolve account queries efficiently.
Support the wider credit control team with additional duties as needed.What We're Looking For
Previous experience in credit control or a similar finance role.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Confident handling difficult conversations professionally.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload.
A proactive, organised, and solutions‑focused approach.What's on Offer
Full training and ongoing development.
Supportive team environment.
Opportunities to broaden skills and work with new systems.
Occasional external training (may include short overnight stays).If you're a motivated Credit Controller looking for your next challenge in the Heathrow area, this role offers stability, development, and the chance to make a real impact within a busy finance function.
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