Job Description

VACANCY

Credit Controller

Based at our main site on Castleham Industrial Estate in Hastings, this role reports to the Finance Manager working in close knit team. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to gain experience or for those with previous experience as a Credit Controller. This role is permanent, working 35 hours per week.

What are the main duties of this role?

Maintain Sales Ledger to include invoice processing, cash allocation and debt recovery.

Process customer debit and credit notes including investigations of shortages.

Ensure debtor days are kept to a minimum, with all debts followed up and resolutions found.

Adhere to KPI's and targets set on a regular basis and take action to improve performance of the function.

Liaise with customers and other departments within the business to ensure queries are resolved on a timely basis.

Be able to perform Statement, Bank and Cash reconciliations.

Assist and cover the administration of rebates, discounts, and customer reports.

Basic Administration including updating and maintaining of procedural documentation.

Provide ad hoc support to the accounting function for processing and analysis of accounting entries.

What we are looking for:

Ability to time manage own workload to meet deadlines

A hardworking individual with a can-do attitude.

Proficient in IT tools, including computers, email, and telephone systems

Beneficial but not required:

Experience in customer credit management systems and the maintenance of Customers within agreed operational limits

Experience of spreadsheets, word and general windows-based software systems

Experience in communication with, actioning and responding to customer/supplier queries via phone, e-mail and written format.

Awareness of accounting processes, including double entry booking, sales ordering, purchasing and stock management systems.

Experience in handling large volumes of data in a time pressured environment to a high level of accuracy.

Basic understanding of VAT legislation.

Benefits include:

25 days annual leave + your birthday off + bank holidays Discretionary bonus scheme Free on-site parking Pension scheme - we match pension contributions up to 10% Life Insurance

If you think this role could be for you, please apply as soon as possible

. Suitable candidates will be interviewed as part of an ongoing recruitment programme, therefore prompt application is advised.

Should the post be filled earlier than expected, this advert will be removed.

Please note a cover letter is required for the application of this role.

Please note this role will commence from January 2026.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 22,222.20-27,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Company pension Financial planning services Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

St Leonards-on-Sea TN38 9NU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Please write your cover letter below if not already uploaded to your application. Please note a cover letter is required to apply for this role. Are you aware and happy that this role is based onsite in St Leonards-on-Sea? Are you aware that this role will commence from January 2026? (Answer required)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Credit Control: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person