Credit Controller & Sales Ledger Assistant (12 month FTC)

Credit Controller & Sales Ledger Assistant – Up to £30,000 + Benefits - 12-month FTC A successful and rapidly expanding UK wide engineering business are seeking an experienced Credit Controller & Sales Ledger Assistant to join its credit control team based in South Manchester on an interim 12 month FTC basis. Once fully trained, this can be a hybrid role working 3-4 days in the office with the option of working 1-2 from home each week. THE JOB As Credit Controller and Sales Ledger Assistant you will be responsible for managing customer accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding debt, minimise aged debt, and support cash collection targets. The role involves proactive credit control, resolving account queries, maintaining accurate sales ledger records, and building effective relationships with customers and internal stakeholders. Your key responsibilities will include: * Managing a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances * Issuing accurate sales invoices via email and customer portals * Allocating incoming payments and reconcile accounts, including daily PDQ receipts * Investigating and resolving unallocated cash promptly * Chasing overdue payments via telephone and email in a professional and timely manner * Resolving customer queries and disputes in collaboration with internal departments * Maintaining accurate sales ledger records, customer data, and collection notes * Processing new customer account applications, including credit checks and fraud awareness * Monitoring account risk and escalating concerns in line with company procedures * Producing regular aged debt and sales ledger reports, highlighting performance and risks * Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function THE PERSON The ideal applicant will need to be an experienced Credit Controller and Sales Ledger Assistant with a solid history of achieving results in a B2B setting. Exceptional communication and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple ledgers and perform effectively under pressure. You must also be able to demonstrate a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office as well as SAP and other inhouse finance systems. THE BENEFITS * Ongoing professional development * Discretionary bonus scheme * 25 days holiday + the bank holidays * Company pension scheme * Life Assurance scheme * Employee Assistance Programme * Free onsite parking * Additional benefits currently under review * Please note that we are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK and therefore do not require sponsorship