Credit Controller (JN -052025-62775) Liverpool, England
Salary: | GBP27000 - GBP27000 per annum |
Are you a detail-driven Credit Controller with a proactive mindset and a passion for maintaining healthy ledgers? Ashley Kate Finance are recruiting on behalf of a Liverpool-based client looking for a Credit Controller to join their growing finance team.
About the role:
As a key member of the Accounts Receivable team, you'll be responsible for overseeing credit control and ensuring accurate, timely cash collection. You'll play a crucial part in maintaining customer relationships and supporting wider finance operations.
Responsibilities:
- Daily balancing of the sales ledger to nominal
- Downloading sales invoices and preparing daily daybooks for management
- Assessing creditworthiness of new and existing customers
- Allocating and reconciling cash receipts promptly
- Proactively chasing outstanding payments via phone and email
- Sending out statements and responding to invoice requests
- Liaising with internal teams to resolve customer queries
- Supporting month-end close and attending regular credit meetings
- Performing bank reconciliations across GBP, USD, and EUR accounts
- Supporting wider finance tasks and ad hoc duties as needed
What we're looking for:
- Previous experience in a similar Credit Control role
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
- Confident using accounting systems (Sage preferred)
- Experience in the shipping or logistics industry is desirable but not essential
- A proactive, problem-solving approach to collections and customer service
What's in it for you:
- Join a supportive, collaborative finance team
- Play a visible role in driving healthy cash flow and improving internal processes
- Opportunity to grow with a business that values accuracy and accountability
- Convenient Liverpool location