Credit Controller - 3 month contract - project role
£13 - £15ph + holiday pay (depending on experience)
Based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Start date - mid 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 3 month contract with a view to starting this successful candidate in November. Ideal candidates will be available at short notice and be able to hit the ground running, and add value from day 1.
The successful Credit Controller will be responsible for:
1. Reporting to the Credit Control Team Leader, working within a team of 5
2. Processing of all the sales invoices each day, submitting as and when required, using customer portals, management systems, emailing and posting.
3. Reconciling customer accounts and sending statements out.
4. Ensuring accounts are maintained within agreed terms and credit limits.
5. Telephone chasing of clients overdue invoices (mainly corporate and SME clients, requesting them to settle their account).
6. Reporting old outstanding debt to the Credit Team Leader and communicate any potential debtors issues.
7. Indicate to the Group Credit Manager where necessary if legal action is required to resolve the issue/s.
8. Handling all customer queries, assisting with any discrepancies in a timely manner, sending copy invoices, credit notes and other files, maintaining company confidentiality at all times.
9. Liaising with different departments within the business to help resolve any issues.
10. Processing and managing high volumes of data and using excel skills to gather data and information.
11. Keeping a record of customer accounts listing for each account payment terms, contact details, invoicing instructions, and discounts if applicable.
12. Maintaining database of customer information on excel spreadsheet and NetSuite system, updating when required, setting up and maintaining customer files.
13. Working closely with the accounts team, keeping records up to date, processing payments, helping with processing month end, filing and answering telephones.
14. Ad hoc duties and covering for other staff members.
The successful Credit Controller will offer:
1. Recent similar experience gained from working within a fast-paced environment.
2. Excellent negotiation skills along with a professional telephone manner and customer service skills with the ability to explain financial matters to non-technical colleagues.
3. Good spoken and written communication skills, assertiveness in a professional manner, an organised and methodical approach, and the ability to work to strict deadlines.
4. Significant numerical knowledge and advanced skills in computer literacy, particularly MS Excel and Word.
5. The ability to work well independently or within a team and an innovative mindset to identify areas for improvement and development.
6. Reliability and approachability with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
7. A quick learner that can easily adapt to new systems and procedures.
Our Aylesbury client is able to move very quickly on interviews and onboarding and ideally, you will be available at short notice to commence this role. There may be potential longer-term opportunities available for the right candidate.
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