Credit Controller – Finance Team

About the role

Reed Finance is partnering with a growing supply‑chain organisation to hire an experienced Credit Controller. You will join a busy finance team, supporting cash flow management and the day‑to‑day finance operations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the sales ledger and overall credit control function.
• Chase outstanding debt via phone, email and written correspondence.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure prompt invoice payment.
• Allocate incoming payments and keep accurate customer account records.
• Produce and review aged debtor reports and cash‑collection forecasts.
• Investigate and resolve account queries and payment disputes.
• Set up new customer accounts, perform credit checks and monitor credit limits.
• Support month‑end processes for debtor balances and cash receipts.
• Manage purchase ledger activities, process supplier invoices and reconcile statements.
• Assist with account reconciliations, finance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Credit Controller.
• Experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger functions.
• Strong understanding of sales ledger management, debt collection and account reconciliation.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Xero or similar.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.

Required skills

• Xero (or similar accounting software)
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office applications