Credit Controller - 6 month contract - project role
28,000 - 30,000 on a 6 month FTC
Based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Start date - mid to end November 2024
3 days per week in the office and 2 days working from home
Our well-established, key client is in need of an experienced Credit Controller, initially on a 6 month contract. Ideal candidates will be available at short notice and be able to hit the ground running, adding value from day 1.
The successful Credit Controller will be responsible for:
* Reporting to the Credit Control Team Leader, working within a team of 5.
* Processing all sales invoices daily, submitting as required, using customer portals, management systems, emailing, and posting.
* Reconciling customer accounts and sending statements.
* Ensuring accounts are maintained within agreed terms and credit limits.
* Telephone chasing of clients for overdue invoices, mainly corporate and SME clients.
* Reporting old outstanding debt to the Credit Team Leader and communicating any potential debtor issues.
* Indicating to the Group Credit Manager if legal action is required to resolve issues.
* Handling all customer queries and assisting with discrepancies in a timely manner, maintaining company confidentiality.
* Liaising with different departments within the business to help resolve issues.
* Processing and managing high volumes of data and using Excel skills to gather data and information.
* Keeping a record of customer accounts listing for each account payment terms, contact details, invoicing instructions, and discounts.
* Maintaining a record of the debtors, actual and expected income, and creating reports for management.
* Maintaining a database of customer information on Excel and NetSuite, updating when required.
* Working closely with the accounts team, keeping records up to date, processing payments, and assisting with month-end tasks.
* Ad hoc duties and covering for other staff members.
The successful Credit Controller will offer:
* Recent experience in a similar role within a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent negotiation skills with a professional telephone manner and customer service skills.
* Good spoken and written communication skills and the ability to explain financial matters to non-technical colleagues.
* Significant numerical knowledge and advanced skills in MS Excel and Word.
* The ability to work independently or within a team, with an innovative mindset to identify areas for improvement.
* Reliability, approachability, high accuracy, attention to detail, and adaptability to new systems.
Our Aylesbury client can move quickly on interviews and onboarding. There may be potential longer-term opportunities available for the right candidate.
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