Credit Controller

Salary: £30,000 – £36,000 per year

Our client is currently recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team, and you will be employed by the organisation to assist one of their recruitment companies, with financial activities and reporting.

Summary:

To ensure that all debts owed to the Group of companies are collected to the agreed contractual terms with the clients and in-keeping with the Groups policy. The candidate will have the required skill set to collect monies owed to the group in a tactful manner displaying the tenacity needed to secure payment whilst also securing a strong relationship with both internal and external stakeholders to enhance the Groups cash flow position. Supporting the Payroll Team on queries and client bespoke billing requirements.

Responsibilities:

* Responsible for making contact with clients through all available forms of communication to procure payment in line with agreed terms.

* To perform all client requirements and provide statements due on a periodic basis.

* Responsible for forecasting payment and following up to ensure payments are received as per forecast, providing dates and payment methods

* Where applicable secure copies of all required tax documentation from clients to ensure HMRC requirements are met.

* To post all cash receipts and journal transactions on the sales ledger on a daily basis.

* To be proactive and advise management of any concerns in regards to payment issues efficiently to help minimize risk to the group in regards to any debtor matters.

* Work closely with the Consultants and forge those working relationships to ensure all are aligned with the direction to enhance the Groups reputation where necessary

* Possibility to meet clients in person to resolve queries and provide feedback so a professional attitude is of an utmost requirement.

* Provide support to Payroll Administrators and Credit Management in relation to query management where necessary.

* To have responsibility to perform invoicing uploads to client portals where necessary to facilitate payment to the Group.

* Management of the PO directory and application in the billing system for purposes of facilitating client invoicing where applicable.

Competencies:

* Proactive approach, able to build relationships and work with an array of internal and external stakeholders

* Commitment to excellent customer service (strong written and verbal communications skills are essential, positive telephone manner etc.)

* Attention to detail: high accuracy across data entry and financial reporting

* Comfortable working to deadlines and at times under time constraints

* Highly motivated to drive efficiency and continuous business improvement

Experience:

* You must a minimum of 2 years Credit Control experience working in a financial, accounts or credit control team

* Strong customer service oriented background

* Basic sales ledger/ billings experience

Benefits:

Salary Negotiable, 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Hours of Work:

Full-Time: pm. They are able to offer some flexibility around working hours.