Credit Controller
28,000 - 31,000 plus annual bonus + 33 days holiday + pension + healthcare
Hybrid working? This is full time, on-site.
Where is it based? Hartlepool, Co. Durham or Seaham, Co. Durham
What does the company do?
A dynamic and forward-thinking global chemical manufacturer.
My client is currently hiring a Credit Controller to join the team. The Credit Controller will be responsible for effectively and efficiently conducting the debtor's collections process; providing support within the finance team as and when required.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the company credit control system.
* Ensure that debts are paid on a timely manner.
* Chase overdue invoices by telephone, email and letter within agreed timescales.
* Daily Cash Book completion and reconciliations within agreed timescales.
* To liaise with the bank and manage the bank account balances as and when required.
* Control of customer commission accruals and payments.
* Maintain accurate records of all chasing activity.
* Identify changes in payment patterns and propose action to avert indebtedness.
* Provide accurate advice on billing queries.
* Respond promptly and completely to both external and internal enquiries.
* Propose write-off of irrecoverable debt and disbursements.
* Recovery of debt by referring debts to solicitors for recovery as required.
* Provide ad-hoc reporting as and when required.
* Undertake account reconciliations as required.
* Ensure monthly processing deadlines are met as required.
* Send out monthly customer statements/letters as may be agreed from time to time.
* Develop the credit management capability within the business.
* To work closely with the Customer Services Team to ensure data records are correct.
* To assist the Management Accountant and Finance team colleagues with day to day tasks and when necessary provide cover for an absent team member due to holidays.
* Ensure all areas of responsibility meet expected housekeeping standards and comply with the Quality Management Systems.
* To liaise both in person and electronically, with both internal and external stakeholders, in a professional manner at all times.
* To support the month-end process with agreeing inter-company balances with related parties.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Demonstrable experience of working within the credit control function in a high volume, global business with turnover > $100m.
* Familiar with accounting procedures, ledgers and general accounts.
* Intermediate level of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
* Experience of ERP systems (ORACLE) or similar would be advantageous.
* Excellent numeracy skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications:
* A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a Credit Controller role, preferably in the chemical manufacturing, chemical engineering or food production industry.
How to Apply: If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply here OR send your CV to: (url removed) OR call (phone number removed)
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For this role Major Recruitment is acting as an employment agency.
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