Accounts & Credit Controller

Accounts / Credit Controller

Location: Heathrow

Salary: £27,000-£30,000

Type: Permanent

Industry: Freight Forwarding / Logistics

The Role

We're working with an established freight forwarder who are looking for an Accounts / Credit Controller to join their team.

You'll be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounts function, with a particular focus on credit control, invoicing and keeping customer accounts up to date.

Key Responsibilities

Managing customer accounts and chasing outstanding payments

Raising and processing invoices and credit notes

Allocating payments and keeping account records accurate

Handling customer queries relating to invoices and payments

Following up overdue accounts and maintaining aged debt reports

Supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day accounts duties

Liaising with internal operations and customers to resolve discrepancies

Ensuring financial records are kept accurate and up to date

About You

Previous experience in accounts, credit control or a similar finance role

Experience within freight forwarding, logistics or a related industry would be advantageous

Sage experience preferred

Confident communicating with customers and colleagues

Strong attention to detail and organisation

Comfortable working to deadlines and managing your own workload

Good Excel and general IT skills

What's on Offer

£27,000-£30,000 salary

20 days holiday + statutory, then increasing by 1 day a year after 5 years.

Permanent position with an established freight forwarder

Opportunity to develop your accounts/finance experience within the logistics industry

Friendly and supportive working environment