Marc Daniels
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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