Heyland Recruitment are pleased to be working with a successful and expanding services company based in Chester who are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to further bolster their Credit Control Team. Reporting to the Management Accountant, you will play a key role supporting the Management Accountant and wider finance team with financial information that facilitates decision making.
Main duties and responsibilities:
* Proactively manage and collect debts, actively chasing outstanding payments and invoices via various channels including telephone and email
* Maintain accurate client accounts on the finance system
* Produce and send credit agent statements monthly and follow up on any queries promptly
* Produce reports to upload on to various payment collection systems and monitor for non-payment on a timely basis
* Review banking systems for receipt of payments and allocate to booking system promptly
* Arranging client payments over the phone ensuring they are taken accurately / sending payment link emails promptly and produce receipts if requested
* Monitor and report on debt balances and overdue accounts to minimise risk to the business
* Manage client invoicing issues and disputes, communicating with the relevant departments to come to a satisfactory conclusion
* Escalate difficult accounts, overdue balances or issues and make suggestions for resolution
* Review and process refunds according to the processes in place
* Process partner commission invoices.
* Support the Management Accountant in the process of monitoring and collecting cash in all areas of the business and any other ad hoc duties
* Continually seek to improve processes and procedures in order to deliver an efficient function
Desire skills and experience:
* Experience working within a finance department desirable and AAT qualified or a willingness to work towards this
* Strong numerical skills
* A willingness to adopt a "hands on" flexible approach to all aspects of the role
* Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
* Excellent attention to detail and a sense of personal accountability, take pride in the work produced
* Genuine team player who will demonstrate a flexible attitude to help the team deliver and use own initiative
* Proficient in the use of IT including Microsoft Office suite, particularly MS Excel
Benefits:
* Holidays start at 25 days which increase with length of service (pro rata)
* Additional day off for your birthday
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
* Hybrid & flexible working
* Ongoing training & development
* Cycle to work scheme
* Paid refer a friend scheme
* Social events
DJ/0486
Credit Controller
Chester - Hybrid
23-25k DOE
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