Credit Controller

Escape Recruitment Services are recruiting for our client, a growing company based in the Kilmarnock area. We are looking to hire an experienced Credit Controller on a permanent basis.

Based in a small, busy and supportive team environment, you will support in a varied accounts role, therefore we are keen to hire someone into the team that has a positive, proactive and flexible mindset.

What you'll be doing:

• Establishing credit limits and evaluating the creditworthiness of customers.
• Managing credit and receivable accounts to contribute to the organisation's overall financial stability.
• Monitoring credit exposure and minimising bad debt risks.
• Assisting in collecting unpaid invoices applying strategies to encourage timely payments.
• Maintaining positive relationships with customers, while effectively mitigating credit risks and ensuring timely collections.
• Coordinating with other departments such as sales, customer service and finance to handle all credit-related matters appropriately.
• Provide support to the wider finance team with accounts payable as required.
• Account reconciliation.
• Provide month end assistance.
• Produce financial reports.

Ideal candidate:

• Previous experience of working in an Accounts Assistant role, including credit control/accounts receivable/sales ledger tasks.
• Confident working in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident IT skills, including MS Excel and financial software.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.