Job title: Credit controller
Location: Redhill, Surrey
Hours: 09.00- 17.00 (35 hours)
Working pattern- 100% office based
Duration of assignment: 8-9 months.
Pay rate: £15.38 (PAYE) or £19.05 per hour via an umbrella company.
I am urgently seeking an experienced credit controller to join a large finance team based in Redhill, Surrey. You will be responsible for collection & management of debt on the Major Account ledger, with a turnover of £1.7bn per year. You will chasing commercial clients for outstanding debts.
As the credit controller you will be individually responsible for a defined portfolio of accounts, split by customer type & sector.
Your duties as the credit controller include:
Ensure collection procedures are administered in accordance with company & departmental policies.
Methodical approach to review & prioritisation of ledger debt daily.
Timely completion of departmental process's & controls; workflow, cashflow, month end analysis, no remits.
Collection of Manual Direct Debits when due, and act upon any rejected DD's immediately.
Continuously build & develop customer relationships.
Identify accounts for escalation and submit proposals to Team Leader for further action.
Liaise with other departments to ensure that issues are resolved quickly & correctly, to assist customer in payment.
This is a highly targeted & results driven environment, so previous experience in a similar environment would be ideal.
Ideally, as an experienced credit controller, you will have:
Good levels of communication, both verbal and written.
Have in depth knowledge of credit control procedures with 2+ years' experience in a similar role.
Strong organisational skills & methodical and logical problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to remain calm & courteous under all circumstances.
Ability to forge strong working relationships.