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Credit Controller (12 Months)
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Credit Controller
Location: Oldham
Salary: Up to £30,000
Contract: 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Working Pattern: Full Time
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller to join a well-established business based in Oldham on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised finance professional to play a key role in managing customer accounts and ensuring timely collection of outstanding debt.
Working as part of a busy finance team, you will be responsible for maintaining strong customer relationships while minimising aged debt and supporting the wider accounts function.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a portfolio of customer accounts to ensure timely payment of invoices
- Chasing overdue payments via telephone, email and written correspondence
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
- Investigating and resolving invoice queries and disputes efficiently
- Allocating incoming payments and reconciling customer accounts
- Producing aged debt reports and monitoring outstanding balances
- Negotiating payment plans where appropriate
- Escalating problematic accounts in line with company procedures
- Supporting month-end processes and reporting requirements
- Maintaining accurate records of all collection activity
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About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience within a Credit Control position
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to manage a high-volume workload and prioritise effectively
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Confidence dealing with customers at all levels
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach
What's On Offer
- Salary up to £30,000
- 12-month fixed-term contract
- Competitive benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a reputable business
- Immediate start available
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