My Client looking for an experienced Credit Controller, to cover maternity for 8 months with the potential of the role going permenant. Salary up to £20k pro rata. The role will be reporting to the Credit Control Team Leader and based in in Syston, Leicester, the purpose of this role is to collect overdue debt in a professional and timely manner from both commercial and domestic customers. Duties Include
• Responsibility for a portfolio of accounts and focussing on collectable debt to meet cash targets
• Authorising release of orders where credit limits have been exceeded or accounts have been placed "on stop" (in accordance with pre-determined guidelines)
• Requesting credit limit increases where appropriate
• Taking ownership of queries raised and liaise with other departments to resolve
• Weekly account reconciliations to minimize unallocated cash
• Completing tasks in a timely manner in accordance with set deadlines
• Placing accounts on stop and referring accounts for legal collection where viable
• Covering for colleagues during periods of absence
• Occasional Saturday working may be required in winter months