Credit Controller - Immediate Start

The Company:

The Consultancy Group are currently working with a creative media agency who are looking to recruit a junior credit controller on an ongoing contract. This is position is an immediate start.

Overview of responsibilities:

• Meet monthly targets, goals and objectives
• Cash book entries - Reconcile payments received to the customer accounts on daily basis
• Invoices to be raised in a timely manner or as required by the business
• Debt management for all invoice raised regardless of age
• Generating credits and refunds as and when required
• Chasing outstanding accounts via telephone and email
• Produce and issue account statements monthly
• Resolve queries in a timely manner to prevent delays in payment
• Deal with incoming calls and emails regarding debt/issues
• Liaising with the HOD and managers, to review overdue debt and resolve disputes on accounts
• Bank Reconciliations to be completed at month end for both AR bank account and BDP
• Generate and report on aged debt weekly with clear comments on actions taken
• Posting double entry journals when required

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• A good understanding of credit control
• A proactive attitude and a desire to continuously improve working practices
• A proven self-starter with ability to work on their own initiative, and to manage their own workload
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills and ability to interact at all levels
• Proven experience of working in a professional team adhering to strict deadlines
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to multi task and prioritise work load

Competencies:

• Working with people
• Organised and methodical
• Creative thinking
• A proactive attitude and desire to continuously improve working processes
• Drive for results
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• 6 months + credit control experience