Elevation Accountancy and Finance are excited to be supporting a fantastic business in Wakefield as they look to recruit a Credit Controller into their team on a full time, temporary basis.
Responsibilities:
- Actively chase outstanding invoices to ensure timely payment.
- Implement effective strategies and tactics to maximize cash collections.
- Maintain and develop a schedule for proactive follow-ups on pending invoices.
- Anticipate potential payment delays and address issues before they become significant problems
- Utilize automated systems and reminders to streamline the chasing process
- Follow up on overdue invoices by telephone, email, and letter within agreed timescales
- Ensure all payments are accurately recorded and allocated in the system
- Assess creditworthiness of potential and existing customers using external credit checks and internal data
- Set and monitor credit limits for new and existing customers
- Maintain and update customer credit files with relevant information
- Implement and manage debt collection processes
Person Specification:
- Proven experience as a Credit Controller or in a similar role within the finance department
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively
- Proactive approach to chasing payments and managing collections
If this role looks of interest then please get in touch!