Job Overview
We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Credit Controller to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in managing the company’s credit control processes, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts while maintaining positive relationships with clients. Ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts while maintaining positive relationships with clients. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities. the role will also be expected to support in other areas across the finance function.
Responsibilities
Credit Control - Priority
- Daily communication with customers regarding overdue accounts via phone and email, employing effective phone etiquette.
- Weekly aged debt reporting on outstanding debts and account statuses for FD review.
- Assist in developing strategies for debt recovery while maintaining professional relationships with Customers.
- Provide daily cash reporting to Directors.
- Assist with the maintenance of Customer Credit Limits.
- Assist with financial year end audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
- Support the implementation of new accounting systems or software as needed.
- Liaise with internal departments to gather necessary information to resolve any issues.
- Collaborate with finance team and other departments to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
- Support Finance Director with adhoc finance tasks that may be necessary within the department.
Accounts Receivable
- Create New Customer Accounts when necessary
- Process all cash receipts from the bank account and ensure accuracy of postings into accounting system.
- Keep customer accounts up to date, allocate receipts where necessary.
- Deal with customer queries
- Release sales orders when necessary
- Take Credit Card Payments when necessary
- Answer phones when required
- Have an awareness of all standard finance tasks (creating new suppliers and customers, raising a sales order and invoice) in order to provide holiday/sickness cover for other team members where necessary
- Assist with the continuous improvement of processes and policies within the Finance Department
- Keep up to date with all relevant processes, policies and regulations in regards to role.
Skills
- Proven experience in a credit control or accounts receivable role is preferred.
- Familiarity with financial services and accounting software is essential.
- Excellent excel knowledge
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus on professional phone etiquette.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.
- High level of organisational skills with attention to detail in all aspects of work.
We invite you to apply if you possess the necessary skills and are eager to contribute to our finance department's success as a Credit Controller.
Pay: £26,000.00-£29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Romsey SO51 0HA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Credit Control: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
