Credit Controller

Credit Controller
Location: Westbury
Salary: £26,437 – £27,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30 (40 hours per week)
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for an organised and detail-focused Credit Controller to join a busy finance team. This role is key to maintaining healthy cash flow, managing customer accounts, and supporting the wider business through effective credit control processes.
You will be responsible for monitoring aged debt, managing collections, and maintaining strong customer relationships, while ensuring accuracy across all financial records.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing customer accounts and credit limits in line with company policy
* Monitoring and actively pursuing aged debt
* Proactively contacting customers to secure payments and resolve queries
* Allocating incoming cash accurately
* Performing regular account reconciliations
* Prioritising high-risk and overdue accounts
* Liaising with internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies
* Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with procedures
Skills and Experience Required
* Previous experience within a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable role
* Strong understanding of aged debt management and collections processes
* Experience with cash allocation and account reconciliation
* High level of attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment
* Confident and professional communication skills when dealing with customers
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
* Organised, proactive, and able to prioritise effectively
* Discreet and professional when handling financial information
Summary
This role would suit a confident and organised individual who is comfortable managing customer accounts, building relationships, and ensuring timely payments while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds