Job Ref: 214189623

Date: 2021-07-13 16:29:57

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We are recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller to join our client in Milton Keynes. The day-to-day duties of the Credit Controller include managing debtor accounts in an assigned portfolio of customers, ensuring timely payments are made, processing incoming funds, resolving account queries and managing debt recovery. As a Credit Controller, you are key to supporting the financial function of the business, which requires the building and maintaining of strong relationships with clients to ensure the smooth running of their accounts.

The Role (in brief)

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Working within a team of credit controllers reporting to the Credit Manager

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Working closely with colleagues across the business plus internal & external customers

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Controlling ledgers in excess of £5m

The Credit Controller has an important role to play in supporting the financial function with responsibility to:

Ensure customers pay to terms

Maximise aged debt collection

Work closely alongside stakeholders to minimize risk whilst supporting business growth

Support the evaluation of customer credit limits

Ensure customers pay to terms and chase any overdue invoices

Process incoming funds & maintain the reconciliation of accounts

Manage account queries to resolution

Maintain the credit-control system and processes in collaboration with Sales, Marketing and Finance colleagues

Check customer’s credit and approve or decline applications based on company standards and requirements

Maintain accurate master data records

Work closely with the Credit Manager to improve and implement debt collection processes when there are any overdue invoices or payments and initiate legal proceedings if necessary.

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Essential skills, knowledge, and experience:

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Proven experience within a busy Credit Control / Sales Ledger function

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Experience of controlling ledgers in excess of £5m

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Working knowledge of Credit reference agencies and associated technologies

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Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

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Computer literate – Microsoft Office

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Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail

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The ability to listen to customers and negotiate solutions

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Desirable skills, knowledge, and experience:

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ICM level III or working towards

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Working knowledge of SAP

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Experience of the catering industry

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Aptitude & Attitude:

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Results orientated

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Able to manage time and work under pressure to tight deadlines

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Able to manage the demands of numerous tasks

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High attention to detail

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Tenacious, persistent, and balanced

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Patient and with the ability to remain calm

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Open and enthusiastic approach whilst remaining firm and professional

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Hours:

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Full time: 37.5 hours per week

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Set hours: Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 17:00

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Benefits include:

Competitive Salary

Contributory Pension

Life assurance

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Perks & Savings Scheme

Free Parking

Free Tea and Coffee

Dress Down Days

Staff Events

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