Senior Credit Controller

Responsibilities:  

·         To maximise company sales by careful selection of new customers and maintenance of existing customer accounts and by minimising the risk of bad debts.

·         Responsible for reducing 30 day long-term debt

·         Create the credit strategy and policy. Continue to develop and implement enhancements where required

·         To manage the outstanding sales balances falling due and contact customers before the balances become overdue to confirm payments

·         Set and monitor credit limits

·         Assist in developing and implementing a Direct Debit payment system

·         Where required initiate proceedings to ensure outstanding debts are bought to a satisfactory conclusion

·         Liaise with other departments and work in conjunction with them to fully understand the customer requirements and issues and also to gain insight in resolving specific customer queries.

·         Create up to date and accurate reports for the Management Team.

·         To keep the company up to date with new credit management procedures and techniques

Skills / Attributes Required

 

·         Able to demonstrate experience within Credit Control

·         Experience of providing Credit Control to organisations with a turnover in excess of £12m

·         Computer literate with knowledge of Sage 50, Tam or similar

·         Possess a good understanding of Word and Excel

·         Excellent communication skills are essential

·         Have or be progressing towards a professional accounting qualification through the Institute of Credit Management (ICM) or the Association of Credit Professionals (ACP)

 

Salary & Benefits

 

£25,000 to £27,000 per annum (depending on experience)

2% contributory Pension

20 days holiday

Free parking

4 x Death in Service