Credit Controller – Beeston Area – Permanent – £26000 plus benefits

The ideal candidate will have at least two years’ credit control experience.

Job Purpose:

Regularly contact debtors on allocated ledgers to ensure that payment is received promptly. Maintain own ledger to include – Chasing customers for overdue payments by telephone letter and email. Dealing with any queries that arise whether by telephone post or email. Be proactive in monitoring credit limits. Ensuring communication with Manager, Management, Salesman, and Depot.

Candidate Attributes:
 Previous experience within a Credit Control environment essential.

 Good knowledge of Excel, Word.
 Ability to work using own initiative and prioritise workload.
 Flexibility – adapts positively to changing circumstances.
 Teamwork – works well with colleagues
 Strong customer service orientation with attention to detail
 Ability to work under pressure, and meet deadlines
 CICM Qualification desirable, not essential

Main Duties:

• • Attend regular credit control update meetings with Credit Manager
  • Prepare Daily Cash from bank account on allotted day and post accordingly
  • Minimise credit balances and unallocated cash
  • Minimise overdue debt
  • Prepare to send out customer statements
  • Monitor allocated trade debt situation
  • Setting up of new accounts and credit checking
  • Collection of debts by telephone / letter cycle and minimise overdue debts.
  • Direct liaison with customers to ensure debts collected and are aware of debts that are becoming due.
  • Direct liaison with Relevant Depot Managers/Contract Managers
  • Direct liaison with depots/customers to resolve disputes, so debt is collectable.
  • Any other reasonable request as and when required.
  • Manage credit limits & credit terms of your ledger
  • Raise direct debit first claims and ensure details kept up to date for future direct debit claims
  • Manage payment terms on customer accounts.
  • Ensure customer details are kept up to date and to verify any changes in contact details.
  • Raise sundry credits and invoices as necessary
  • Ensure all authorisation levels for credits and invoices are complied with
  • Ensure compliance with GDPR
  • Offer support and guidance as requested to other team members        Hours 8.30am – 4.30pm or 9.00am – 5.00pm 23 days holiday, parking, No hybrid working

  Extra Duties

  Perform any such other duties as you may reasonably be required to perform within the scope of your knowledge, skills and ability.