Credit Controller - Temporary - minimum 3 months
Our client, a global leader in mission-critical technologies for the energy and process industries, is seeking a skilled Credit Controller to join their UK Shared Service Centre. As a Credit Controller, you will play a vital role in managing customer debt, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Issuing invoices accurately and timely, including updating customer portals if required.
- Implementing the dunning process to drive prompt payment of invoices.
- Proactively chasing overdue customer accounts for payment.
- Managing records of all communication and queries from various departments.
- Collaborating with management and sales teams to escalate non-payment issues.
- Maintaining the customer 'stop' list and resolving customer disputes efficiently.
- Preparing monthly aged debtor report with detailed commentary.
- Ensuring adherence to the agreed dunning process.
- Reviewing bank accounts for customer payments and allocating them correctly.
- Forecasting monthly cash receipts and reconciling intercompany balances.
- Ensuring compliance with credit management policies and obtaining necessary documentation.
- Obtaining credit reports for new and existing customers.
- Conducting the annual credit limit review.
- Clearing blocked sales orders and handling ad-hoc assignments when required.
Requirements:
- Experience in credit control and accounts receivable within a large business.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel (v-lookup, pivot tables).
- Numerical skills and understanding of accounting principles.
- Familiarity with VAT regulations.
- Proactive, flexible, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
- Knowledge of SAP is preferred.
Key Internal and External Relationships:
- Senior Sales & General Management.
- GL Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Business Partners.
- Customers, banks, and credit agencies.
- Internal and External Auditors.
Impact and Scope:
- Working closely with senior management and building strong relationships.
- Dealing with challenging customers reluctant to pay invoices.
- Ensuring a positive working environment within the SSC and wider finance team.
- Collaborating with Internal/External Auditors and key internal business partners.
Join our client's dynamic and motivated team to make a difference in managing customer debt and contributing to the success of the organisation. Apply now for this temporary Credit Controller position and take your career to new heights!
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