Account Executive - Hybird Remote (Manchester 3 days a week)
Bibby Financial Services have an exciting opportunity available for a meticulous Account Executive to join our team in Manchester (hybrid). You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £23,660 per annum.
We've supported small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) since 1982 and today we support more than 12,000 businesses worldwide. We are proud to help businesses, both big and small to grow and thrive in domestic and international markets. Talk to us about flexible working.
Why us?
We're in the business of relationships. We know real value lies in real people, and it takes a motivated mindset and can-do attitude to belong here. It can be fast-paced and full-on, but we can handle it. We're a collective of "got your back", we collaborate together, take ownership and deliver for our clients every time. That way, everybody wins. In return, we're all empowered to get the job done because we're trusted to get it right. It's why we were hired in the first place. We want you to make the choices you believe in – we'll believe in them too.
As our Account Executive, we will reward you and your hard work with:
- Private healthcare for you and your family
- Company pension scheme
- Wide range of flexible benefits, such as gym membership, technology, or health assessments
- Access to an online wellbeing centre
- Range of discounts from many businesses
- 25 days holiday which increases with service and options to buy or sell more
As our Account Executive, you will work in a busy, demanding financial environment, whilst adhering to stringent deadlines. You will ensure good relations and communications with all clients as well as members of the team through living and promoting the Bibby Values.
You will develop a thorough understanding of clients' needs with the aim of adding real value to their business as a true financial partner as well as making sure you respond in a timely and professional manner at all times.
You will follow all procedures and processes to ensure risks are mitigated and client service is maintained at an outstanding level.
Your key duties as our Account Executive will include:
- Ensure security & profitability of a portfolio of debtors through efficient and effective Sales Ledger management
- Through constant and thorough management of AQ, full Sales Ledger and delinquent accounts are accurate
- Contact debtors abiding by the confidentiality clauses of the client contract
- Determine whether contractual and non-contractual debts are not collectable based on a thorough understanding of the circumstances and historic precedents
- Conduct thorough research on aged / ageing debt and determine which ones can be followed up by prioritising high risk debtors/clients
- Provides an excellent level of service
- Understand key issues with regard to factorability and client cash requirements
- Identify and escalate possible risks or opportunities associated with their client and debtor portfolio to AETL or other the relevant parties
- Collect financial information from the client including; PAYE, VAT, bank statements, Management accounts, aged creditors
What we are looking for in our ideal Account Executive:
- Customer Service experience
- Commercial risk awareness
- Used to high volume calls & comfortable on the phone
- Exceptionally high standards with meticulous attention to detail.
The ideal candidate would be someone who is commercially aware, confident on the phone and proactive in terms of protecting BFS' security and profitability. Strong organisational skills coupled with an analytical mind and a good eye for detail are prerequisites for this candidate profile.
There's no place quite like BFS and we're proud of that. And it's all down to you - you make us the people with which every ambitious business loves to work.
If you would like to join us, please click ‘apply' today to be considered as our Account Executive– we would love to hear from you!
We're absolutely committed to being a truly inclusive place to work, where everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their true potential. Let us know if you need adjustments to support you through any stage of the recruitment process.
No agencies, please.