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Crown Paints · Darwen, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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Manage customer accounts, chase and reconcile overdue payments, resolve invoice and account queries for trade customers.
Worth knowing: 12 month fixed term contract
Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Location: Darwen, Lancashire Working pattern: Hybrid, 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm Bringing numbers, people and problem solving together. At Crown Paints, we know that behind every successful business is a great team keeping things moving. We're looking for a Credit Controller to join our Finance team in Darwen on a 12 month fixed term contract. Someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and making a real difference to how a business operates. This isn't just about chasing payments. It's about understanding our customers, finding solutions and making sure we're doing the right thing for both our customers and our business. If you're confident picking up the phone, have an eye for detail and enjoy the satisfaction of getting things sorted, we'd love to hear from you! Make an impact where it counts. As our Credit Controller, you'll take ownership of your own customer accounts, making sure payments are received on time, queries are resolved quickly and relationships stay strong. You'll work closely with colleagues across Sales, Customer Services and Finance, so you'll be part of a team where communication, collaboration and a proactive approach really matter. Here's what you'll be getting involved in: Managing customer accounts, keeping on top of outstanding balances and proactively collecting overdue payments. Building positive relationships with customers, having confident conversations and agreeing solutions that work. Investigating and resolving invoice, pricing and account queries to keep payments moving. Reviewing aged debt reports, identifying potential risks and helping reduce overdue balances. Allocating payments, reconciling accounts and keeping financial records accurate. Agreeing and monitoring payment plans, managing account holds and escalating more complex cases when needed. Working with teams across the business to resolve issues and continuously improve how we do things. The skills to succeed. The attitude to make a difference. We're looking for someone who brings a great mix of financial know-how, confidence and people skills. You'll be comfortable having conversations about money, know when to hold firm on agreed payrment terms and understand the importance of maintaining great customer relationships along the way.
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