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We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Credit Controller to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the credit control process, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and internal teams.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage the accounts receivable ledger to ensure timely payments.
- Conduct credit checks on new clients and assess their creditworthiness.
- Liaise with clients via phone and email to follow up on overdue accounts, employing excellent phone etiquette.
- Prepare regular reports on outstanding debts and provide insights for management analysis.
- Effectively dealing with complex customer account queries, complaints and debit notes, including liaising with other departments, to ensure they are brought to satisfactory conclusion
- Work closely with the accounts payable team to resolve any discrepancies in payments.
- Maintain accurate data entry practices to ensure all financial records are up-to-date.
- Collaborate with other departments to facilitate smooth financial operations.
Skills
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse financial data effectively.
- Excellent data entry skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, complemented by effective phone etiquette.
- Proven success in chasing overdue invoices via phone, email, and formal letters and Experience of resolving payment disputes.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with accounts payable processes is a plus.
- Has used systems to evaluate creditworthiness of new and existing clients, setting credit limits, and using credit scoring/reporting tools like Dun & Bradstreet.
If you are a motivated individual looking to contribute to our financial success while enhancing your career in credit control, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK when applying.
No agencies please only direct applications will be accepted.
