Credit Controller

About the CompanyI'm working with a growing and forward-thinking business based in Shipley who are looking to appoint a Credit Controller to join their finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone who not only enjoys the core responsibilities of credit control but is also keen to embrace new technology, identify efficiencies and play an active role in improving finance processes.About the RoleCredit ControllerShipley | £30,000–£35,000 + Benefits | PermanentAre you an experienced Credit Controller who is naturally curious about technology, AI and finding smarter ways of working? You'll take ownership of your own ledger, managing outstanding debt and building strong relationships with customers, whilst also looking at how technology and AI can be used to make the credit control function more efficient.ResponsibilitiesManaging your own customer ledger and proactively chasing outstanding debtContacting customers by telephone and email to secure paymentAllocating cash and maintaining accurate customer account recordsInvestigating and resolving invoice and payment queriesMonitoring aged debt and providing regular updates on outstanding balancesBuilding strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholdersSupporting month-end processes and reportingIdentifying opportunities to improve existing finance processes and ways of workingUsing AI and technology to streamline processes, improve efficiency and reduce manual administrationSupporting the implementation of new systems, tools and processesWorking collaboratively with the wider finance team on continuous improvement projectsQualificationsPrevious experience within Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or Sales LedgerRequired SkillsStrong communication and relationship-building skillsA confident and proactive approach to debt collectionGood attention to detail and strong organisational skillsGood Excel and systems knowledgeAn interest in AI, automation and emerging technologyA willingness to challenge existing processes and suggest better ways of workingThe ability to work independently whilst also contributing to wider finance projectsPreferred SkillsYou don't need to be an AI expert – we're looking for someone who is open-minded, tech-savvy and excited by the opportunity to learn and use new tools.Pay range and compensation package£30,000–£35,000 + Benefits | PermanentEqual Opportunity StatementIf you're an ambitious Credit Controller who wants to do more than simply manage a ledger and would enjoy being involved in AI, automation and continuous improvement, this could be a great opportunity for you.