Credit Controller

Job description

Credit Controller

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Location: Heathrow / Slough area

Industry: Commercial / Automotive / Logistics

A well‑established organisation in the Heathrow area is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys building strong customer relationships, and takes pride in maintaining a healthy ledger.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of approximately 350 sales ledger accounts, ensuring credit procedures are followed, and aged debt targets are consistently achieved. You'll play a key role in protecting the business from financial risk through effective credit limit management and proactive debt recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage customer credit limits, conduct periodic reviews, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Achieve quarterly aged debtor targets across multiple ledgers.
• Issue month‑end statements and provide copy invoices promptly.
• Proactively chase overdue debt via phone and written communication.
• Take STOP action where necessary and issue 7‑day legal notices.
• Escalate cases to senior credit staff for legal action when required.
• Liaise with customers and internal teams to resolve account queries efficiently.
• Support the wider credit control team with additional duties as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in credit control or a similar finance role.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Confident handling difficult conversations professionally.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload.
• A proactive, organised, and solutions‑focused approach.

What's on Offer

• Full training and ongoing development.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunities to broaden skills and work with new systems.
• Occasional external training (may include short overnight stays).

If you're a motivated Credit Controller looking for your next challenge in the Heathrow area, this role offers stability, development, and the chance to make a real impact within a busy finance function.

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