Group Credit Controller
Our group of recruitment businesses continues to expand with further acquisitions planned for the near future therefore we are looking to recruit an experienced Credit Controller to join our team managing debtor accounts across a portfolio of companies within our group of Recruitment agencies. This is an exciting position for the right candidate with scope for progression in the future. If you are looking for a fast-paced role, are deadline-driven with proven effective cash collection skills, whilst building and maintaining client relationships we would like to hear from you. Experience in credit scoring potential clients is also desirable but not essential.
This is a full time, permanent position based in our new offices at Castle Donnington – Derby. The attractive salary offered will be being commensurable with experience.
The Details
Full Time, Monday – Friday - 37.5 hrs per week
Permanent position
A competitive salary above the industry average is offered
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
The Role
As an experienced Credit Controller, you will support the Credit Manager/team with all credit control functions, general credit control and sales ledger administration.
Duties include;
Credit control
To manage a ledger of debtors within agreed payment terms/credit limit, set through efficient cash collection by letter, telephone and email.
Report any late payment/potential pre-legal/queried accounts
Prepare concise debtor information for weekly debtors review with the Credit Manager
Report any changes in cash expected to ensure accurate cash forecasting is maintained
Maintain daily / weekly / monthly / credit control administration procedures
Identify/analyse account types- good payers / poor payers and adopt the relevant collection process.
Undertake the resolution of basic queries to avoid the build-up of old debt on ledger
Assist the Group Credit Control & Risk Manager in any ad-hoc duties that may be required.
Sales Ledger
Complete all daily banking procedures
Update workflow for scheduled debtor payments
Maintain the daily cashbook
Reconcile and receipts which cannot be allocated
Identify to Credit Manager any deductions made from payments relating to settlement discount / CIS deductions/ debit notes
Reconcile self-bill accounts and review short/overpayments
Who are you?
Our ideal candidate will have previous Senior Credit Control experience - preferably within a recruitment agency or company with a high volume of customer accounts, other desired skills are;
At least 5 years credit control experience
Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing
Good negotiation skills
IT Literate and intermediate/advanced with EXCEL, WORD, OUTLOOK & POWERPOINT
A confident, positive attitude to cash collection is essential
Self-motivated, methodical and organised
A team player who is also happy to work on their own initiative
For more information and to apply, get in touch with Ben on 01332 318 711 or click 'Apply' today!