Job Details

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

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