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Credit Controller
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Credit Controller/ Hybrid Working / Uncapped Annual Bonus/ Leading Business/ Career Development/ Continuous Improvements
Forge Talent have partnered with a leading organisation as they look to grow their Credit Control Team to support with continued business success.
You will be working alongside an experienced and supportive management team to maximise collections on a multimillion-pound ledger.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, detail-focused, and target-motivated Credit Controller to utilise their experience in a high-performing environment.
Credit Controller Role Overview:
- Process new and reactivated customer account applications quickly and accurately, liaising with the Credit Risk Team to assess credit limits.
- Credit check and set up approved accounts on the sales ledger - notify relevant departments so that the sales process can be completed.
- Conduct regular reviews of expiring credit limits and recommend changes where appropriate.
- Proactive chasing of outstanding amounts (via telephone and email) following structured credit control processes and monthly schedules.
- Action final chase calls, reminder letters, and “on stop” procedures as required to manage overdue accounts. Manage legal proceedings as required.
- Proactively identify invoice disputes and work to reach a prompt and effective resolution.
- Accurately allocate all incoming payments and minimise unallocated cash.
- Complete all month-end processes, including completion of bank reconciliations and reporting on overdue or problematic debt.
- Work flexibly and collaboratively across the team, supporting colleagues as required.
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Credit Controller Required Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience in a Credit Control or Business to Business collections capacity.
- An understanding of sales ledger processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build and develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- A positive, proactive, and customer-focused approach to the role.
- A forward-thinking and continual improvements-focused mindset, with a drive to maximise efficiencies.
- A target-focused mentality with a drive to meet set KPIs and agreed collection targets.
- A desire to develop in a Credit Control career path.
- The ability to work to target in a fast-paced and larger business environment.
- The ability to work well as part of a friendly and supportive team whilst also being able to work independently as required.
- A logical approach to tasks with the ability to prioritise workflow in line with business needs.
- Strong Excel and computerised systems skills.
- It is highly advantageous if applicants can start on an immediate or reduced notice period.
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This position is a hybrid role (2 days WFH) after probation. Applicants must live within a commutable distance of North Manchester and be able to commute to the office.
If you have the experience detailed above, and are looking to utilise your skillset in a new challenge, please apply or contact Rosie at Forge Talent.
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