Company Overview:
They are a £150 million turnover company and they pride themselves on maintaining a strong financial foundation and delivering high-quality services/products to their clients globally. Due to someone taking leave, they are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their dynamic finance team on a one-year maternity cover.
The role reports to all levels of the business including Directors. The business has operations in the UK and EU and the candidate must be well versed in international and UK credit control
Job Purpose:
The Credit Controller (Maternity Cover) will manage the company's credit exposure, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices, and mitigating risk across a large and diverse customer base. The role involves working with multiple currencies and managing large, complex ledgers across international markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day credit control, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices.
- Maintain and reconcile large ledgers, managing a diverse portfolio of international accounts.
- Handle credit control across multiple currencies, ensuring accuracy in exchange rates and reconciliations.
- Assess credit risk, set appropriate credit limits, and ensure adherence to the company's credit policy.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and sales teams.
- Negotiate payment plans, resolve queries, and address disputes promptly to avoid payment delays.
- Collaborate with the finance team to improve credit control processes and support cash flow optimization.
Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience as a Credit Controller in an international environment.
- Strong knowledge of managing large ledgers and working with multiple currencies.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Qualifications:
- Relevant qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is desirable.
Contract Terms:
This is a fixed-term maternity cover position for 12 months.
The company have a "work hard play hard" culture and the role would suit someone who has a great personality, fun spirited but extremely hard working with a positive outlook. In return they offer great benefits and a suitably attractive salary to reward the best suited person with appropriate skills and experience while matching the business culture.
Only relevant candidates will be contacted.