This is an exciting opportunity for an immediately available Credit Controller to join an established organisation near Wantage on a temporary basis. There is a chance that the role may become permanent after the temporary period for the right candidate. Please note that this role will be dealing with personal debt rather than business debt so experience of personal debt collection/credit control within a small business is preferable.
Client Details
The client is widely acknowledged within their field, in a tranquil, remote location. It is necessary to be able to drive to reach the location, although remote working will also be considered as long as you can visit the site when/if necessary.
Description
The Credit Controller will:
- Accountability of the credit control duties including contacting customers, query resolution, and chasing of debt using stages of credit control techniques based upon the ageing of debt
- Monitor aged debt against KPIs and take action to ensure KPI targets are met
- To provide updates to the Finance Director, Director of Operations and Head of Operations on debt, again with updates on steps taken on significant aged debt.
- To provide reports using timely and accurate information gained from the accounting system, with the help of the accounts team if required
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts packs and year end audit with regards to updates to the board/auditors of position of aged debt and likely recovery. Where necessary, aid the Client Accountants in determining a suitable level of provision and/or writing off of debts
- Preparation and distribution of all necessary letters/correspondence in relation to credit control, as well as being the Company focal point for any external credit companies and, where specifically any solicitors engaged to recover debts
Profile
The Credit Controller will be/have:
- Proficient skills in Excel spreadsheets, Word and email applications
- Prior experience of Credit Control, particularly within a small business/dealing with personal debt collection
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong planning & organisational skills and management of own time
- To show initiative and flexibility in work, meeting changing demands and
importance of tasks
Job Offer
- Immediate start
- Hybrid/remote
- Chance of permanent position after temporary period
- On-site parking
- Friendly team in a reputable company