Credit Controller
Job Reference: 887579
Chelmsford
£28,000 - £32,000 per annum
MacKenzie King are working with a growing business with a strong, supportive culture based in Chelmsford to recruit a new Credit Controller into there finance team. The successful Credit Controller candidate will be someone who can work closely with teams across the business to improve cashflow into the business by implementing stronger controls and being a more visible resource in the business. The Credit Controller will need to have strong previous experience in credit control and a history of reducing aged debt in a business-to-business environment.
Key tasks and responsibilities
- Take full ownership of the sales ledger and credit control function.
- Chase overdue invoices by phone and email, maintaining professional and effective communication.
- Manage the aged debtor report and monitor high-risk accounts.
- Carry out new customer credit checks and set/review credit limits.
- Resolve customer queries promptly, working with Sales to address invoice or delivery issues.
- Process customer invoicing accurately and on time.
- Post and allocate cash receipts daily.
- Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
- Prepare weekly/monthly debt and cashflow reports for management.
- Identify potential bad debt risks and recommend actions.
- Work closely with Sales, acting as the communication bridge between the two departments.
- Support continuous improvements to processes, reporting, and automation within the finance function.
Qualifications and experience
- Strong experience in credit control and sales ledger administration (B2B preferred).
- Excellent communication skills — able to speak confidently with customers and internal teams.
- High attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-growing business with evolving processes.
- Experience with OGL ProfitPlus system is not required; training will be provided.
If you would like to talk to a consultant about this role, contact:
Ben Dotesio-Eyers
“This is an opportunity for a strong B2B credit controller to take ownership of a department and take the next step in their career within a strong and growing business”
Ben Dotesio-Eyers