Credit Controller

Credit Controller - Property Services

Based in Stratford

Full time, Temporary (ongoing with potential to go permanent)

Salary: £16.00 - £16.85 per hour (40 hour week)

Are you an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced, high-volume environment? Do you have strong communication skills and a proactive approach to managing debt? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you.

Here at Howells, we are working with a well-established national property services contractor to recruit a confident and driven Credit Controller to join their Finance team based in Stratford, with hybrid working available.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and collaborative finance function, where you will play a key role in managing outstanding debt, ensuring timely payments and supporting overall business performance.

Working within a dynamic operational environment, you will liaise with both internal departments and external clients to resolve queries, maintain accurate financial records and ensure efficient cash collection processes are followed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Chasing outstanding invoices via phone and email to ensure payments are received within agreed terms
• Building strong working relationships with clients to support effective debt recovery
• Maintaining accurate and detailed records of all customer communications
• Monitoring overdue accounts and following up to obtain payment updates
• Working closely with internal teams to resolve invoice disputes quickly
• Escalating aged debt where necessary, including progressing to legal action when required
• Posting and allocating incoming payments on a daily basis
• Producing and reviewing aged debt reports for management
• Identifying areas for improvement within credit control processes
• Supporting wider sales ledger duties and finance reporting as needed

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Credit Control position
• Previous experience within a finance or sales ledger function
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
• Excellent communication skills with confidence dealing with clients
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload

Desirable:

• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics
• Background within construction, property services or a high-volume environment

You will be joining a forward-thinking and growing organisation that values its people and offers genuine opportunities for development and progression.

For your chance of securing this fantastic role, please apply online now!