Job Description:

Your new company
You'll be joining a long-established manufacturing and engineering business based in Blackburn, recognised for delivering high-quality products and services to customers across a range of industries throughout the UK and internationally. With a busy finance function and a sizeable customer base, the business is looking to appoint an experienced Credit Controller to support cash collection and customer account management on a temporary assignment for up to 6 months.

Your new role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for a high-volume ledger, ensuring outstanding debt is collected efficiently whilst maintaining excellent relationships with customers.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and maintaining a large sales ledger
• Proactively chasing outstanding debt via telephone and email
• Investigating and resolving customer queries and invoice disputes
• Allocating customer payments and reconciling accounts
• Producing aged debt reports and escalation reports for management
• Negotiating payment plans where appropriate
• Building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
• Supporting month-end reporting and cash flow management
• Reducing debtor days and improving overall collection performance
• Working closely with sales, operations and finance teams to resolve account issues

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a Credit Control position
• Strong communication
• Experience managing high-value and high-volume customer accounts
• Ability to build rapport with customers whilst maintaining a firm approach
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Available to start at short notice

What you'll get in return

• Salary equivalent of £30,000
• Immediate start available
• 6-month temporary contract
• Free on-site parking
• Full-time office-based role
• Opportunity to gain experience within a successful and growing manufacturing business
• Supportive and collaborative finance team

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