Credit Controller

Posted 17 May 2023
Salary £28000 - £30000 per annum + + Bonus
LocationSouth West London
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceCC12_1684335915
Contact NameSamuel Everton

Job description

This fast-paced International Security business is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join its team on a permanent basis. The business offer hybrid working and strong career opportunities.


This company is a leader in its field and the team is led by a great Manager. This high-volume role will provide you with variety and a fast-paced exciting environment.

Your duties will include:

  • Creating and upholding payment procedures and policies that ensure timely payment from all clients.
  • Proactively managing the debtor books across all legal entities to ensure prompt payment and early identification of any billing issues or queries
  • Managing collections in-line with weekly cash collection targets and supporting the Head of Operational Finance with accurate weekly cash collections forecasting
  • Responding promptly to all client queries
  • Maintaining strong controls and disciples over trade debtors, such as regularly reconciling accounts
  • Reducing average trade debtor days
  • Maintaining strong relationships with our clients
  • Preparing for, and running, the weekly Aged Debtor Review meetings and circulating actions to stakeholders
  • Collaborate with the Operational Finance team and the Sales/Ops teams to maximise business effectiveness
  • Suggesting areas for improvement from a processes and systems perspective
  • Billing support
  • Ad hoc reports and analysis and wider team assistance when required

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Must be a personable, team player who is enthusiastic and keen to learn
  • A keen eye for detail and a 'hands on' approach
  • Highly experienced in Credit Control
  • Proactive and self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
  • Adaptable and capable of multi-tasking and working to tight deadlines.
  • Experienced in Excel and Microsoft Office packages and
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment experiencing rapid change.
  • Ability to take responsibility for own workload, meet deadlines and self-manage.

This is a fantastic role that pays well within a successful team. If you are passionate about Credit and want to be mentored through the next stage of your career, then this role is for you.