Credit Controller

About the Opportunity We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Sales Ledger / Credit Control Clerk to join a brand-new team based in Altrincham. Offering a salary of £35,000, flexible working hours and one day working from home each week, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a varied, end-to-end role within sales ledger and credit control.

You'll play an important role in protecting cash flow, maintaining accurate financial records and building strong relationships with retail customers. Alongside the day-to-day responsibilities, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, support the development of automation and help shape how the new team operates.

If you enjoy working in a hands-on finance role where you can make a tangible difference, this could be the perfect The Role This is a varied position covering the full sales ledger and credit control cycle, from raising accurate sales invoices and managing customer accounts through to collecting outstanding debt, resolving pricing discrepancies and controlling debit notes.

Working closely with the Finance, Commercial, Customer Service, Warehouse and Logistics teams, you'll help ensure transactions are processed accurately, queries are resolved efficiently and customer accounts remain up to date.

About You We're looking for someone who combines strong numerical accuracy with a proactive approach to credit control and customer account management.

You'll ideally have

Previous experience in sales ledger, credit control or accounts receivable. A good understanding of credit control processes, aged debt management and cash collection. Strong communication skills and the confidence to chase payments and challenge discrepancies professionally.

Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a high volume of transactions and outstanding queries. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines. A practical, solutions-focused approach to investigating and resolving customer disputes.

Confidence using accounting or ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, including lookups and pivot tables. The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across Finance, Commercial, Customer Service and operational teams. Experience working with B2B, wholesale or manufacturing businesses would be advantageous.

Exposure to large retail customers, customer portals, EDI processes and retailer-specific invoicing requirements would also be beneficial. GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or equivalent is required. An AAT qualification, or being part-qualified or studying towards a relevant accounting qualification, would be an advantage but is not essential. What's in It for You?

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