Credit Controller - 8 month Fixed Term contract - maternity cover
£25,000 - £30,000 + 23 days holiday, pension
Based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Start date - mid to end of November 2024
5 days per week in the office initially (then long term potential for hybrid working)
Our well-established client is very proud of their recent awards and their experienced, collaborative, talented workforce who are spread across the UK. Operating in the B2B space, they are in need of an experienced Credit Controller, initially on an 8 month maternity contract. Ideal candidates will be available at short notice and be able to add value from day 1.
The successful Credit Controller will be responsible for:
* Reporting to the Credit Control Team Leader, working within a team of 5
* Processing all sales invoices daily, submitting as required using customer portals and management systems
* Reconciling customer accounts and sending statements
* Ensuring accounts are maintained within agreed terms and credit limits
* Telephone chasing of clients for overdue invoices
* Reporting old outstanding debt to the Credit Team Leader
* Indicating to the Group Credit Manager when legal action is required
* Handling customer queries and discrepancies in a timely manner
* Liaising with different departments to resolve issues
* Processing and managing high volumes of data using Excel
* Keeping records of customer accounts including payment terms and contact details
* Maintaining records of debtors and creating reports for management
* Updating customer information on Excel and NetSuite
* Working closely with the accounts team and assisting with month-end processes
* Performing ad hoc duties and covering for other staff members
The successful Credit Controller will offer:
* Recent experience in a similar role within a fast-paced environment
* Excellent negotiation and professional telephone skills
* Strong spoken and written communication skills
* Significant numerical knowledge and advanced skills in MS Excel and Word
* Ability to work independently or within a team
* Reliability, approachability, and high attention to detail
Our Aylesbury client is able to move quickly on interviews and onboarding, ideally you will be available at short notice. There may be potential longer-term opportunities for the right candidate.
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