Seymour John
Credit Controller
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Credit Controller | Shrewsbury | Permanent | Salary circa £30,000 | Home working with an office visit once per month
Are you an experienced Credit Controller with a proven track record of reducing aged debt and improving cash flow?
Do you have excellent negotiation skills, strong commercial awareness, and hands-on experience using Sage 50?
The Opportunity
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and proactive Credit Controller who enjoys taking ownership of their ledger, building relationships and delivering results. We're looking for someone with strong negotiation skills, a positive attitude and the ability to manage debt recovery professionally while maintaining excellent customer relationships.
You will be joining a supportive team where your ability to influence outcomes, manage customer accounts effectively, and drive timely payment collection will have a direct impact on business performance.
Please note – this role is predominantly working from home with an office visit required every 1 or 2 months
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Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing and reducing aged debt
- Chasing outstanding payments via telephone, email and written correspondence
- Building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
- Negotiating payment plans and securing payment commitments
- Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries
- Reconciling customer accounts and allocating cash accurately
- Maintaining accurate credit control records and reports
- Escalating unresolved issues where appropriate
- Supporting the business in maximising cash flow and minimising risk
Personal Profile
We're looking for a confident and motivated Credit Controller who enjoys taking ownership of their ledger and delivering results. You will be a strong communicator who can build relationships at all levels, whilst remaining firm and professional when negotiating payments and resolving outstanding queries. A proactive mindset, attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential for success in this role.
To be considered, you will have:
- Previous experience within a Credit Control position
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Experience using Sage 50
- A proven track record of reducing aged debt and improving cash collection
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Strong account reconciliation and problem-solving skills
- Good working knowledge of Excel
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- A proactive, organised and self-motivated approach to work
- Confidence in handling difficult conversations professionally and effectively
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Perks/Benefits include:
- Flexible start/finish time (hours to be completed between the hours of 08:00-18:00)
- Health Cash Plan covering a range of healthcare costs
- Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
- Employee assistance programme offering free, confidential support for you and your family
- Long service awards and recognition schemes
- Birthday recognition voucher
- Access to Blue Light Card discounts
TO APPLY
Please contact Joe Woodall at Seymour John Ltd joe@seymourjohn.com
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