We currently have a vacancy for an experienced Senior Credit Controller to join our Head Office in Paignton, Devon. Supporting our Credit & Sales Ledger Manager you will be confident in managing a busy portfolio of customers (currently 350 actively trading), building relations with customers to help recover debts and meet your monthly collection targets. You will set up and maintain customer account details, check the bank every morning and periodically throughout the day and prepare credit reports and cash flow forecasts as necessary. The successful candidate must have considerable experience in similar credit control roles and be confident with all Microsoft programs and Sage. You will possess excellent attention to detail, a professional phone manner and be able to work independently and within a small team. In return you will receive: Competitive salary - £24,000 Pension scheme Full Employee Benefits package including high street and supermarket discounts Lifestyle support service - providing free, professional and confidential advice on any issue both personal and work related Key responsibilities include: Setting up and maintaining customer account details To check the banks every morning and periodically throughout the day and allocate payments onto Sage - advising depots where necessary Chase/monitor customers - daily/continually Credit Limit Reviews - weekly Reporting any overdue debts Providing cash flow forecasts when required by FD Prepare Credit reports for Credit Control meetings Prepare Online CCJ's where necessary Liaise with larger customer/individual site agents/QS's pre-empting due payments Liaise with Business Development Managers Liaise with depots regarding customer queries Liaise with customers - copy invoices etc. Take Customer Credit Card Payments Managing a busy portfolio of customers, build relations with customers to help recover debts Recommend accounts to go on stop to Credit Manager Complete Cheque paying in slip - deposit in bank as required Cash Customer payment allocation on CASH ledger, issuing paperwork to customer Ensure monthly statements and credit control letters are sent out to all customers in line with the agreed time frames Undertaking any other tasks / duties as is reasonably required. This role also oversees our Credit Control Assistant - issue monthly debtors list, discuss pre-month end chase letters, advise payments and support. And provides holiday cover for our Sales Ledger Assistant - issuing scheduled payment applications and producing invoices. Previous experience of credit control is essential. The successful candidate must also be able to work well within a team and have strong communication skills. Key Competencies: Proven track record in a similar credit control position Excellent telephone manner Attention to detail The ability to work to targets and manage a busy workload The ability to identify and escalate any issues of concern Experience in Excel, Word & Outlook Experience on Sage 50 Accounts We are a people focussed business that values all employees. If you believe you have the necessary experience and qualifications apply today.