Credit Controller

Farrer Barnes

  • East Sussex
  • £28,000-30,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
  • Apply easily
Our client is a well-established business in the construction sector, with a strong reputation for delivering quality projects and building long-term relationships with their customers and partners. With continued growth, they are now looking for a Credit Controller to join their busy finance team in Worthing.The RoleThis is a full-time, onsite role based in Worthing. As Credit Controller, you will play a key part in managing the debtor ledger across multiple entities, recovering aged debt, and ensuring smooth customer relationships. You'll work closely with internal teams and customers to keep accounts running efficiently, while also supporting general finance functions within the department.Key Responsibilities
  • Manage debtors ledgers across multiple entities
  • Communicate with suppliers and customers regarding payments and credit control matters
  • Proactively recover aged debt and agree payment plans where necessary
  • Build strong relationships with customers to encourage prompt payments
  • Provide regular updates on debt status and reduction plans
  • Partner with internal teams to support collaborative customer management
  • Set up and maintain new supplier/customer accounts, ensuring agreed credit/payment terms are applied
  • Raise invoices, manage credit notes, and submit invoices via customer portals
  • Resolve queries and match payments to invoices within customer/supplier ledgers
  • Assist the Line Manager with data recording, analysis, and reporting (e.g. vendor payments, balances, inventory)
  • Manage team inbox communications and handle banking/cash management
Desirable Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience managing debtor ledgers and recovering aged debt
  • Confident in directly contacting customers to resolve late payment issues
  • Strong accounts receivable experience (accounts payable knowledge beneficial)
  • Understanding of basic sales principles
  • Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organisation
  • Able to work independently as well as within a team
  • Experience with accounting packages
Benefits
  • Competitive salary of £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
  • Opportunity to join a supportive, friendly team in a growing construction business
  • Onsite role offering great team culture and collaboration
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