Credit Controller
- Recruiter
- Elevation Recruitment Ltd
- Location
- England, West Yorkshire, Castleford
- Salary
- £22000 - £26000 per annum
- Posted
- 01 Dec 2022
- Closes
- 08 Dec 2022
- Ref
- TFSZ-39878
- Contact
- Sophie Hodgson
- Job Title
- Credit Controller
- Category
- Banking and Financial Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Elevation Accountancy & Finance are currently seeking a Credit Controller to join a successful & prestigious business, based in Castleford, on a full time, permanent basis!
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced individual to join a successful business and to provide extensive support across the busy finance team. You will be responsible for managing the debts of the business, overseeing all debts owed from existing creditors and managing new requests for credit.
This role requires taking a proactive approach to managing and collecting debts from Company debtors and will be ideal for an individual who is able to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, to contribute to the overall accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness of the Finance Department.
These will include (but will not be limited to):
* Responsible for the day-to-day management of the sales ledger function
* Develop and maintain excellent customer relationships and continually promote the Company values and reputation
* Daily reconciliation of the company bank accounts and cash flow report
* Reconciliation of invoices, resolving account queries and managing debt recovery
* Raising credit notes for customer returns and the VAT reverse charge scheme
* Evaluate new credit requests, check credit ratings with insurers and other credit agencies, determining whether to allow credit to a debtor and advise on credit limits
* Set up new Customer accounts ensuring terms and conditions of credit with debtors are agreed
* Negotiating re-payment plans
* Liaise with credit insurers to ensure the Company has adequate insurance cover on debtors where necessary
* Manage legal proceedings against debtors as and when necessary
* File appropriate notices of late payments and notify credit insurers
* Send monthly Customer Statements and respond to relevant client enquiries/queries in a timely manner
* Support Finance team with other related activity e. expense claims, credit card statements, chasing up overdue purchase orders etc.
* Provide cover to other Finance team members and responsibilities as necessary
* Processing debit/credit card payments via Sage pay
* Understand the Company's obligation to quality and to apply the appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) pertinent to the role
* Understand the Company's commitment to Health & Safety and ensure that policies, procedures and safe methods of work are always followed to safeguard colleagues and customers
Skills & Experience Needed:
* Previous work experience as a Credit Controller
* Good understanding of the legal complexities of loans, payment plans, and interest rates
* Proficient in Accounting and Office software
* Able to reconcile complex debtors accounts
* Strong communication skills
* Skilled in dealing with problematic clients
This an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company which can offer an enjoyable and stable working environment and offer a host of developmental and progression opportunities to grow!
If you meet the criteria for this role, and are interested in being put forward please do not hesitate to apply or contact me to discuss.
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced individual to join a successful business and to provide extensive support across the busy finance team. You will be responsible for managing the debts of the business, overseeing all debts owed from existing creditors and managing new requests for credit.
This role requires taking a proactive approach to managing and collecting debts from Company debtors and will be ideal for an individual who is able to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, to contribute to the overall accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness of the Finance Department.
These will include (but will not be limited to):
* Responsible for the day-to-day management of the sales ledger function
* Develop and maintain excellent customer relationships and continually promote the Company values and reputation
* Daily reconciliation of the company bank accounts and cash flow report
* Reconciliation of invoices, resolving account queries and managing debt recovery
* Raising credit notes for customer returns and the VAT reverse charge scheme
* Evaluate new credit requests, check credit ratings with insurers and other credit agencies, determining whether to allow credit to a debtor and advise on credit limits
* Set up new Customer accounts ensuring terms and conditions of credit with debtors are agreed
* Negotiating re-payment plans
* Liaise with credit insurers to ensure the Company has adequate insurance cover on debtors where necessary
* Manage legal proceedings against debtors as and when necessary
* File appropriate notices of late payments and notify credit insurers
* Send monthly Customer Statements and respond to relevant client enquiries/queries in a timely manner
* Support Finance team with other related activity e. expense claims, credit card statements, chasing up overdue purchase orders etc.
* Provide cover to other Finance team members and responsibilities as necessary
* Processing debit/credit card payments via Sage pay
* Understand the Company's obligation to quality and to apply the appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) pertinent to the role
* Understand the Company's commitment to Health & Safety and ensure that policies, procedures and safe methods of work are always followed to safeguard colleagues and customers
Skills & Experience Needed:
* Previous work experience as a Credit Controller
* Good understanding of the legal complexities of loans, payment plans, and interest rates
* Proficient in Accounting and Office software
* Able to reconcile complex debtors accounts
* Strong communication skills
* Skilled in dealing with problematic clients
This an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company which can offer an enjoyable and stable working environment and offer a host of developmental and progression opportunities to grow!
If you meet the criteria for this role, and are interested in being put forward please do not hesitate to apply or contact me to discuss.