Senior Credit Controller - based in Milton Keynes, MK7
Job Purpose:
The Credit Controller will ensure debtor ledgers are accurate, cash collections align with company terms, and issues are resolved promptly. Supporting the credit control team and Finance Manager, the role focuses on managing risk and achieving company objectives.
The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in reducing debtor working capital, strong financial acumen, excellent planning and organisational skills, and a tenacious approach to resolving problem accounts.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Chasing outstanding debts by telephone and email
* Allocate cash received to the correct account on a daily basis
* Raising credit notes where necessary on request from sales department or for other issues
* Recording chase history and agreed payment timescales on the system
* Proactively resolving and monitoring any queries raised
* Liaising with partners and associates on all debts, including conducting face-to-face meetings
* Analysing, monitoring and reducing 90+ debts
* Collection forecasting and key KPI reporting
* Conducting customer credit checks in line with the company’s policy and open new accounts
* Checking incoming funds on bank account
* Responding to correspondence from clients
* Electronic filing
Person Specification:
* Strong financial, analytical and negotiation skills to help resolve queries.
* Significant experience of account reconciliation
* Competent in the use of MS Office, experience of using SAP Business ONE is desirable
* Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
* Ability to follow due process but have a responsible and proactive approach to debt collection
* To be driven and motivated about the role and keen to contribute to the team and the business as a whole
Experience:
* At least 3 years credit control experience. Develop excel based dash boards and related models for wider business
* Proficiency in accounting systems, Excel, and exceptional communication skills are essential
Benefits:
* On Application
If you are interested, please get in touch ASAP or if this is not the exact role you are searching for, please do not hesitate to contact me directly to discuss other opportunities.
Disclaimer – Oasis Business Personnel strives to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to treating all applicants alike. Oasis Business Personnel does not treat any individual on grounds of sex, age, colour, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or membership or non-membership of a trade union, less favourably than others. All vacancies advertised are open to all ages