Job Name - Assistant Credit Controller (FTC 6-9 months)
Reports to - Credit Control Manager
Hours - 40 working hour week
Location - Riverview Way, CM20 2EA
Job Purpose
Assist the Credit Control Manager in the smooth running of the Accounts Receivable function. Assisting the Credit Control Manager with day-to-day accounts receivable tasks and helping to effectively minimize the company’s debtor ledger whilst maintaining excellent customer service. To aid with the smooth day to day running of the company's Finance Department.
Key Responsibilities
* Experience essential, in analysing financial accounts in order to credit check and grant customer limits. Ensure credit checks are carried out thoroughly using credit reference agencies and that no customers are receiving credit that is not insured or has sufficient justification if granting a discretionary limit.
* Issuing of debt reminders/notification of legal action for overdue customers.
* Raising legal claims.
* Issuing of bad debt claims with insurers.
* Cover of weekly customer direct debit collections and accurately posting this to NetSuite along with any subsequent rejected payments.
* Setting up DD mandates on Bacsactive IP.
* Review and releasing of any sales orders that have hit triggers for finance review - such as overdue balances/over credit limits.
* Timely and effective collection of all debts and customers payments.
* Maintaining contact with clients to ensure invoices are clear for payment before they become a debt.
* Production and distribution of customer statements.
* Production and distribution of customer reminders.
* Reviewing aged debtors and chasing overdue accounts proactively with the aim of minimising the roll-over of old debt through telephone and email.
* Implement special measures for customers who meet specific criteria.
* High level of liaison resolving queries both internally and externally around outstanding invoices.
* Banking customer cheques.
* Taking adhoc card payments over the phone.
* Maintaining customer accounts with accurate notes and actions.
* Raising Credit notes.
* Journals relating to AR.
* AR cash posting cover.
* Send copies of invoices and PODs to customers.
* Supporting with any other adhoc duties that may be required.
Person Specification
* At least 2 years prior experience of working in a professional credit control department.
* Experience in analysing financial accounts in relation to credit checks essential.
* Experience with ERP systems highly desirable. (Netsuite or similar)
* Competent in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Vlookups, Pivot Tables.
* Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships, both internally and externally at all levels.
* Believes in and exhibits good customer care skills.
* Written and oral communication skills with attention to detail.
* Calm, confident manner to handle potentially uncomfortable conversations and fast paced environment.
* Pro-active nature.
* Enthusiastic, self-motivated and reliable.
* Strong organisational skills.
* Drive, determination, and ownership of role.
In return we offer
* Private health insurance after 1 years’ employment.
* Death in service benefit after 1 year’s employment.
* 20 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays, 1 extra day of holiday for every full year of service up to 25 days.
* A net contributions pension scheme (Employer 4% / Employee 5%).
* Recommend a friend policy.
* Christmas hamper.
* A friendly and welcoming work environment offering Summer and Christmas social events.
* Departmental incentives.
* Yearly flu Jab (optional).
Disclaimer: New Era Fuels do not work with recruitment agencies. If you are a candidate interested in this position, please apply for this role directly on the job board or contact the HR department via our ’working for us’ page on the New Era Fuels website.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6-9 months
Pay: From £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave.
* Company events.
* Enhanced maternity leave.
* Enhanced paternity leave.
* Life insurance.
* On-site parking.
* Private medical insurance.
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday.
Experience:
* Credit Control: 2 years (preferred).
Work Location: In person.
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