Robert Half are partnering with a well-established manufacturing company, with offices in central Edinburgh location, to appoint a Credit Controller. This company has seen growth in the past few years, with profits being report consistently. The company is regarded as one of the UK's best-selling brands in their field and have decades of experience and expertise.
The firm are looking for an experienced Credit Controller to join the finance team. This role will report to the Finance Manager and work together with the wider team of colleagues. This role includes administering the credit control functions and ensuring timely collection of debts, as well as minimising credit risks. You will play apart in maintaining a healthy cash flow, and setting targets ad implementing relevant policies of the firm.
Responsibilities
1. Establish and assess customer credit limits and creditworthiness.
2. Implement credit control policies to minimise credit risk.
3. Manage credit and receivables for financial stability and profitability.
4. Collect overdue accounts and encourage timely payments.
5. Monitor credit exposure and minimise bad debt risks.
6. Maintain positive customer relationships while mitigating credit risks and ensuring timely collections.
7. Conduct regular credit reviews and reassess limits based on payment history.
8. Collaborate with customer service, sales, and finance teams on credit matters.
9. Oversee credit control processes, ensuring policy adherence.
10. Evaluate customer creditworthiness through checks and payment history.
11. Set and maintain appropriate credit limits and records.
12. Monitor accounts for timely payments and address delays.
13. Engage with customers to negotiate payment plans and resolve billing disputes.
14. Implement strategies to minimise late or non-payments.
15. Generate reports on receivables, collections, and credit risk.
16. Provide excellent customer service and manage account reconciliations.
17. Monitor customer portals and respond to queries with necessary data.
Requirements
18. Experience in a similar role in the manufacturing industry.
19. Experience with relevant software and tools: ERP systems, SAP, Epicor, etc.
20. Proficient with MS Office, excellent Excel skills
21. Analytic skills, able to evaluate financial information.
22. Attention to detail, accuracy in documentation and data entry.
23. Excellent communication skills.
24. Able to build and manage relationships, both internally and externally.
25. Working knowledge of monthly accounting cycles
26. Experience with high volume transactions.
27. Experience of reducing bad debt and improving processes.
On offer
The pay scale for this role is £26,000 - £30,000, depending on the experience and qualifications you can bring.
In addition, you will have 33 days of annual leave (including public holidays), with the option to purchase leave days.
Cycle to work scheme, parking, health cash plane, share save option, and other benefits.
This role is based on-site in Edinburgh, with option to discuss hybrid work after successfully passing probation.
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.