I am delighted to be partnering with a dynamic business based on the outskirts of Ipswich seeking to recruit a Senior Credit Controller in an exciting role reporting directly to the Finance Manager and is a senior position within the Finance team.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Adhere to credit control policies, procedures and practices that minimise the risk of bad debt and support business growth opportunities.
* Adopt collection methods that are pro-active and effective whilst maintaining excellent relations with Sales and Customers.
* Review, Monitor and approve Customer Credit Limits in line with company Credit Control Policy.
* Review Customer accounts to be put on "stop" in line with company Credit Control Policy.
* Administrator for Credit card merchant facilities.
* Establish close relationships with all colleagues and customers, especially major clients in order to pro-actively resolve problems and queries before invoices fall due for payment.
* Provide aged debt reports and regular updates to Senior Management with commentary.
* Provide Senior Management with guidance on appropriate legal debt collection options, liaising with Solicitors and proceeding collections through Agencies and courts.
* Cash flow forecasts to show expected receipts.
* Maintain clear ledgers, ensuring over/underpayments are resolved and cash is allocated.
* Provide guidance on bad debt provisions required.
* Provide holiday cover to process and allocate daily cash receipts and payments.
* Answering the telephone, transferring calls and resolving customer and supplier queries.
* Monthly reconciliation between customer on-line portals and the sales ledger.
* Support the month end process ensuring all cash is and posted by the close of period.
* Provide support and guidance to Finance Assistant with cash posting, credit control and sales ledger query resolution.
This position requires someone with a strong credit control experience and with an understanding of all elements of sound credit management practice and policy, a commercial awareness and ability to build strong relations with internal and external stakeholders.
The role attracts an excellent salary and benefits package.
For further information, please contact Laura Vatter.