Credit Controller

Astute Recruitment are working with an established business in Tamworth to recruit a Credit Controller on a temporary basis until the end of the year, with the potential for the position to be extended. The Role Will Involve: Proactively chasing outstanding payments, predominantly over the telephone Regularly speaking with customers regarding overdue invoices and payment dates Following up outstanding debt via telephone and email Supporting with day–to–day sales ledger duties Allocating and processing customer payments Sending statements and copy invoices when required Responding to customer account and invoice queries Maintaining accurate and up–to–date customer account information Carrying out general finance administration Supporting the wider finance team with ad–hoc duties as required The Ideal Candidate: Previous experience within Credit Control, Sales Ledger, Accounts Receivable or a similar finance role Confident and comfortable picking up the phone and proactively chasing outstanding payments Strong communication skills and a professional telephone manner Happy working within a hands–on, transactional finance position Good attention to detail and accuracy Proactive approach and able to get stuck into the role from day one Comfortable carrying out a mixture of Credit Control, Sales Ledger and general administrative duties Team player who is happy to support wherever needed within the finance department Benefits & Hours: Temporary position until the end of the year with potential for extension Salary: 26,000 Full–time – 39 hours per week Part–time hours available – minimum 25 hours per week Early finish on Fridays 25 days holiday plus bank holidays