Credit Controller

Based in Sandbach (office-based)

Up to £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

About the Role

Acorn by Synergie is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller to join a well-established and growing business based in Sandbach.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and proactive finance professional who thrives on building relationships, managing ledgers, and keeping cash flow on track. You'll be part of a friendly, supportive finance team, taking ownership of your own accounts and playing a key role in maintaining healthy debtor days and minimising aged debt.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively manage a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring prompt and efficient collection of outstanding payments.
• Monitor aged debt reports, identify overdue accounts, and take appropriate action to recover funds.
• Build strong, professional relationships with customers to encourage timely payment and resolve queries amicably.
• Carry out credit checks on new customers and set appropriate credit limits in line with company policy.
• Reconcile accounts and allocate incoming payments accurately on the system.
• Produce regular debtor and cash flow reports for management review.
• Work closely with the sales and finance teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and maintain accurate records.
• Support process improvements to streamline credit control procedures and enhance cash collection efficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold GDPR and confidentiality standards at all times.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in a Credit Control (ideally within a busy SME or multi-site business).
• Strong communication and negotiation skills - firm but professional when chasing payments.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Confident using Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or SAP.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, problem-solving attitude and a genuine interest in improving financial processes.

Interested? Apply today.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.