Proactive Personnel are recruiting for a temporary credit controller for 9 months working for a law firm based in Chester. The ideal candidate will have previous credit control experience and will be able to start work ASAP.
You will receive - Credit Controller
- Salary of £25,000
- Hours of work : 9am-5:30pm - 1 hour lunch
- Company pension scheme
- Company car park
Key Details - Credit Controller
- Ensure that debts are paid in a timely manner for each debtor book
- To forge good working relationships with internal stakeholders
- Set and agree credit limits and payment terms for new and existing accounts using online credit checking facility
- Assist line manager in the maintenance and review of existing credit limits and terms
- Release orders on hold in a minimum timescale, ensuring credit approved
- Chase overdue invoices by telephone, email & letter within agreed timescales, agreeing payment terms in consultation with line manager
- Maintain accurate records of all chasing activity and update systems
- Identify changes in payment patterns and propose action to avert indebtedness
- Respond promptly and completely to both client and internal enquiries
- Escalate issues promptly when needed
- Undertake account reconciliations as required and information for audit where necessary
Skills Required - Credit Controller
- Ability to build working relationships with internal stakeholders and work as a team
- Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills with the confidence to challenge people when disputes arise
- To be able to work under own initiative to achieve all goals and targets.
- Ability to listen carefully and negotiate with customers
- Patient with the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Persistence and Determination
- Methodical and analytical with good attention to detail.
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