Credit Controller

Credit Controller

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Location: Northampton (Hybrid/Office-based, 2 days WFH)
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week (early finish on Fridays)

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Credit Controller to join very supportive culture, including a 12pm finish on Fridays (working from home), as well as another work-from-home day during the week (either Monday or Wednesday) The wider team also reflects strong retention and a very positive working environment.
This role is responsible for the effective management of the sales ledger, ensuring timely cash collection, minimising credit risk, and maintaining accurate customer account records.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the sales ledger
Proactively manage aged receivables, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debt
Identify and escalate potential credit risks or non-payment issues
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations related to the sales ledger
Support internal and group reporting requirements
Assist with audit, statutory accounts, tax, and compliance processes where required
Handle and resolve customer account queries in a timely manner
Accurately allocate incoming payments to invoices and credit notes
Contribute to process improvements and support ad hoc finance projects

Your Profile

Previous experience within a credit control or sales ledger environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly organised with the ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
Proactive and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset
Intermediate Excel skills (e.g. VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)
Experience using accounting/ERP systems (such as Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite)
Experience working to strict month-end deadlines
AAT Level 2/3 (or working towards) or equivalent experience
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX is advantageous (training provided)

Benefits

Competitive salary package
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Employer pension contribution
Early finish on Fridays
Supportive and collaborative working environment
In addition to the supportive culture, the role offers flexible working, including a 12pm finish on Fridays (working from home), as well as another work-from-home day during the week (either Monday or Wednesday).
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