Credit Controller

12 month position to cover maternity

Job purpose:

To assist with the smooth running and operation of the Credit Control department on a day to day basis.

You’ll be responsible for your own portfolio of accounts, ensuring they are accurately maintained in line with our credit terms.

We are a group of 18 companies and the position is responsible for the complete sales ledgers of 4 of them and to assist when necessary on all others.

You will be responsible for ensuring the invoicing is complete and then transferring over to our accounts package, all credit control procedures making calls, sending letters/statements/reminders.

Dealing with further action (legal) if necessary.

Dealing with queries, credit requests.

Entering all cash and allocating accordingly.

Sending reports to management.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Obtain data to establish criteria for reviewing and setting new and existing customer credit limits.
• Ensuring receivable accounts stay within their specific remits within terms and limits through timely cash collection, including processing of documentary letters in accordance with company policy.
• Maintaining current & future customer databases to include actions taken to recover outstanding debts, resolution of queries for review.
• Promptly deal with queries and enquiries from customers within your section of

Accounts as directed and set by the Credit Controller.

• To ensure correct allocation of information to maintain reconciled accounts receivable ledgers.
• File data and perform other routine clerical tasks as assigned.
• To assist the Credit Controller as directed, with assuring the company keeps to its financial and other objectives and policies by providing support and assistance as required.
• Establish and maintain effective internal (intra departmental, inter company) and external working relationships; including Operations, Finance and Customer relationships within the overall business structure.

• Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures

Person Profile

You will be a motivated driven person with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will be a key team player able to work under pressure and instruction. You will work well on your own initiative and your own responsibilities. You must also be IT literate mainly with Excel and Sage Line 50.