An opportunity has arisen for a Credit Controller to join a market leading organisation based in Lancashire
Reporting into the Accounts Receivable Team Leader you will play an important role in helping transform the way that their finance department operates as the business continues to grow for many years to come
You will be responsible for managing customer accounts to help maximise cash collection, minimise risk and exceed KPI's whilst ensuring all debts for new and existing customers are collected in line with the company's policies and the payment terms agreed.
The business is looking for a forward thinking, tenacious and ambitious individual with a real passion for Finance & Credit Management. The successful candidate will demonstrate a professional approach whilst also displaying the highest level of accuracy and use their skills and knowledge to improve efficiency within the department.
For those who display the right aptitude and ambition there is also the opportunity to develop your skills further by completing a professional,sponsored qualification such as AAT/ ACCA or CIMA
If you are ready to embark on a new challenge and be a part of this exciting opportunity then this opportunity could be perfect for you!
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure a proactive approach to collecting outstanding debt is maintained to meet collection targets
- Ensure you keep accurate records on chasing and payment promises
- Take guidance from your team leader to effectively deal with issues
- Assist with the workload of other team members from time-to-time
- Drive continuous improvement in the number of days debts remain overdue
- Ensure all non-value added tasks are removed from the day-to-day activity within your role
- Manage and monitor new customer accounts set up, including the setting and controlling of credit limits
- Ensure strong relationships are maintained with customers and internal colleagues
- Mange your own portfolio of accounts, ensuring outstanding debts are collected in line with company policy
- Where appropriate, timely escalation of issues
- Work in collaboration with operational teams across the or
- Provide assistance to managers on ad hoc projects from time-to-time
- Present and communicate to key stakeholders in a concise and effective manner
Candidate Requirements:
- Experience working within Credit Control/Accounts Receivable - preferred but not essential
- Finance or business graduate or have equivalent experience
- Experience in using accounting software - preferred but not essential
- Strong working knowledge of MS Excel - preferred but not essential
- Proactive and ambitious
- Ability to manage and prioritise workload
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work well alone or as part of a team
In return you will receive a competitive salary with study support, flexible start and finish times and the opportunity to progress within the finance department
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates