Credit Controller

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I am delighted to be working in partnership with a key client who are based in Glasgow City Centre and are currently looking for a Credit Controller to join their busy team. This client operates globally and is extremely acquisitive so has excellent scope for career progression. Ideally you will have experience working in credit control previously. My client is offering hybrid working and an excellent city centre location.

Salary for this role is dependent on experience and excellent benefits.

Reporting directly to the Credit Control Supervisor, this role involves communicating with an extensive portfolio of clients; therefore excellent customer service and strong attention to detail are key. As an experienced Credit Controller, the ability to prioritise your portfolio of accounts along with self‑time management skills will stand you in good stead to contribute to maximising cash collections for the Group.

• Managing your own portfolio of accounts to ensure timely collection of debtor balances within agreed payment terms (telephone, email, letters)
• Assist with reduction of aged debt
• Escalate unpaid / high risk accounts in line with company credit control procedures to the Credit Control Supervisor
• Dealing with queries (liaising with colleagues and customers to resolve queries)
• Maintain up to date account notes
• Building and maintaining commercial relationships with internal and external customers
• Perform credit reference agency checks (existing and new customers)
• Assist with other ad‑hoc duties / reporting as requested

• A minimum of 1 year credit control experience – experience in a credit controller or collections role advantageous
• Experience in running credit checks using external credit reference agencies
• Knowledge of maintaining or reducing credit risk
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and to tight deadlines and hit monthly collection targets
• Experience in dealing with high‑value accounts, with multi‑currency accounts
• Ability to work independently, with strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective communication and influencing skills (confident and professional manner)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel

To find out more please contact Linda Currie or apply on the link. Please note that only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.

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