Credit Controller

Our client who are a leading manufacturer and distributor who are expanding their finance team so are recruiting for Credit Controllers to join them on a direct employed basis

Role Purpose:
•    Timely cash collection and allocation
•    Production and distribution of debt reporting
•    Understand dynamics of Accounts Receivable to proactively identify signs of payment risk and act upon them
•    Accurate maintenance of related accounting / system records

Role Requirements:
Sales invoicing    
•    Post out weekly sales activity 
•    Emailing and posting copy invoices/credit notes as required
Cash Collection      
•    Maximise cash collection for customer accounts to terms
•    Ensure accurate allocation of cash received to invoices being settled
•    Proactively chase ageing debt
•    Allocating of cash payments
•    Taking Sage pay card payments
•    Authorising of customer orders
Internal Reporting       
•    Production of aged debt reports and distribution to responsible sales rep
•    Proactively highlight current / pending debt issues to ensure acted upon as quickly as possible
External Reporting    
•    Production of Account Statements
•    Continuous improvement    
•    The expectation is that Finance ways of working and processes should change to find more efficient and reliable processes.
•    This individual is expected to proactively challenge the status quo and suggest improvements
•    Ongoing maintenance and challenge of standard operating procedures
Customer Service    
•    Be part of building and supporting a great customer service ethos 

Additional Role Related Knowledge:
•    Accounting skills (qualification not essential but exposure to accounting processes)
•    Credit Control experience required
•    Pro-activity, drive, energy, methodical, reliable, attention to detail, organisation and communication skills along with efficient data entry skills
•    Ideally demonstrable experience of system usage to detailed level

Salary:
•    £25,000 - £30,000 (with OTE £28,000 - £33,000)

Working Hours:
•    Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Ref: FMW41141

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