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A growing business based in Avonmouth is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join its finance team on a six-month fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong working relationships, managing customer accounts and ensuring payments are received promptly.
Working closely with both finance and operational teams, you will play a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow, resolving customer queries and supporting wider accounts receivable processes.
Our client are looking for someone to start ASAP - so please apply if you are immediately available.
Key Responsibilities
Credit Control
Manage a portfolio of customer accounts, proactively chasing outstanding debt.
Contact customers by phone and email to secure timely payment of invoices.
Investigate and resolve account queries and disputed balances.
Review customer credit limits and assist with ongoing credit assessments.
Maintain accurate customer account records and payment histories.
Build positive relationships with customers while maintaining a professional approach to collections.
Accounts Receivable & Sales Ledger
Raise and process sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
Issue credit notes and account adjustments where required.
Produce customer statements and reconcile account balances.
Support month-end activities relating to sales ledger transactions.
Ensure financial records are maintained in line with company procedures.
Assist with general finance administration and ad hoc duties across the accounts function.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
Previous experience within Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or Sales Ledger.
Strong communication skills and confidence speaking with customers over the telephone.
Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Experience using finance systems such as Sage, SAP, Xero or similar accounting software.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data handling and reconciliations.
A proactive approach with strong attention to detail.
The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
What's Important
This role would suit someone who is comfortable discussing outstanding balances and payment arrangements in a professional manner. You will be confident building rapport with customers, resolving issues efficiently and working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve positive outcomes.
What you need to do now
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