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Credit Controller

Employer
Reed
Location
Wandsworth, UK
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jan 13, 2019

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Job Role
Credit Control
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
A fantastic opportunity has just arisen with a well known and reputable client of mine based in South West London. This specialist company have been running since the early 1900's and through the years have developed over 10 companies within the group. The position requires an accounts professional who has experience of Credit Control and sales ledger duties. The position will report to the Credit Control Manager but also work closely with the Head of Finance and other departmental managers.

Responsibilities:

• Credit control via phone (70%) and email
• Dealing with queries by telephone and email, including liaising with other departments, to ensure they are brought to a satisfactory conclusion
• Production of aged debtors reports
• Cash allocations
• Management of legal process for overdue debts, including preparing court statements
• Attending court hearings and partaking in legal process for collection of debts
• Following up debtors and ensuring customers pay within their agreed payment terms, chasing payments if necessary, as per the company's debt collection procedure
• Reporting to Financial Controller, Head of Finance and Finance Director Skills:
• Experience in Credit Control and Sales Ledger
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills - to communicate effectively with customers, external contacts and staff in all areas of the business
• Intermediate Excel skills and Outlook
• Previous Sage accounting software experience preferred but not essential
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and able to prioritise Personal Attributes:
• Flexible and adaptable to changing working requirements
• Organised and methodical
• Excellent attention to detail
• Passion to learn and develop in their role
• Positive 'can do' attitude
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Confident and willing to work to a high calibre
• Comfortable working under pressure in a busy environment and able to multi-task

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