Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable Clerk Our Client is currently seeking a Credit controller / Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our finance team. They are a leading supplier of gifts and homeware accessories to retailers of all sizes. Working in a friendly finance team of 10, within an office-based company of 40 people in Waltham Cross. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Accounts Receivable team with UK credit control, customer account enquiries and collecting accounts receivable payments. The role will form part of the Accounts Receivable team. Role Title - Accounts Receivable Clerk Salary - £30k Location - Waltham Cross Hours - 9am to 5:30pm Contract Type - Permanent Responsibilities of the role Accounts Receivable Ledger Assisting the team with daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits and posting and allocating of cash to the accounts receivable ledger Resolving miscellaneous differences in a timely manner First point of contact for incoming enquiries to the accounts receivable team Respond to customer account enquiries relating to statements, credit notes and invoices Collect accounts receivable payments by phone Issue credit notes Credit Control Monitor the customer ledgers and communicate with customers regarding upcoming payments Proactively manage overdue debts by contacting customers via phone Manage customer accounts with a hands-on approach, achieving settlements whilst maintaining customer and stakeholder relationships Identify uncollectible debts and arrange legal collection Manage legal collection process Regularly report on credit control to management Ad-Hoc Maintain accurate and detailed customer records Administrative tasks Flexibility to cover team members when required Carry out duties directed by the management team as and when required