Credit Controller

About the Opportunity We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Sales Ledger / Credit Control Clerk to join a brand-new team based in Altrincham. Offering a salary of £35,000, flexible working hours and one day working from home each week, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a varied, end-to-end role within sales ledger and credit control.

You’ll play an important role in protecting cash flow, maintaining accurate financial records and building strong relationships with retail customers. Alongside the day-to-day responsibilities, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, support the development of automation and help shape how the new team operates.

If you enjoy working in a hands-on finance role where you can make a tangible difference, this could be the perfect

The Role

This is a varied position covering the full sales ledger and credit control cycle, from raising accurate sales invoices and managing customer accounts through to collecting outstanding debt, resolving pricing discrepancies and controlling debit notes.

Working closely with the Finance, Commercial, Customer Service, Warehouse and Logistics teams, you’ll help ensure transactions are processed accurately, queries are resolved efficiently and customer accounts remain up to date.

About You

We’re looking for someone who combines strong numerical accuracy with a proactive approach to credit control and customer account management.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in sales ledger, credit control or accounts receivable.
• A good understanding of credit control processes, aged debt management and cash collection.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to chase payments and challenge discrepancies professionally.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a high volume of transactions and outstanding queries.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to investigating and resolving customer disputes.
• Confidence using accounting or ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, including lookups and pivot tables.
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across Finance, Commercial, Customer Service and operational teams.

Experience working with B2B, wholesale or manufacturing businesses would be advantageous. Exposure to large retail customers, customer portals, EDI processes and retailer-specific invoicing requirements would also be beneficial.

GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or equivalent is required. An AAT qualification, or being part-qualified or studying towards a relevant accounting qualification, would be an advantage but is not essential.

What's in It for You?

• £35,000 per annum – a competitive salary for your skills and experience.
• A brand-new team – the opportunity to contribute ideas, help shape processes and make a real impact from the outset.
• Hybrid working – one day working from home each week, providing greater flexibility throughout your working week.
• Flexible working hours – the opportunity to work around your commitments and establish a routine that suits you.
• A varied, end-to-end role – responsibility across invoicing, credit control, pricing and debit note management, giving you a broad understanding of the sales ledger function.
• Process improvement opportunities – involvement in automation and EDI development, allowing you to contribute to more efficient ways of working.
• A collaborative environment – close working relationships across Finance, Commercial and operational teams, with the opportunity to see the wider impact of your work.

Interested?

If you have experience in sales ledger or credit control and are looking for a permanent opportunity where you can take ownership, develop your skills and become part of a new team, we’d love to hear from you.

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