Job Ref: 215493080

Date: 2022-01-06 14:23:32

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Job Description:         Credit Controller

Reports To:                 Credit Control Manager

Location:                     Milton Keynes

Job Purpose:

To continually assess and manage credit risks, manage monies owed to the company, ensuring prompt collection of cash to support stable business development through the provision of secure credit facilities. To be tenacious with query management and resolving disputes. To be a team player and support the credit control team at all times.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

To ensure monthly cash collection to meet targets and within the agreed payment terms, in compliance with Company T&Cs.
Manage accounts within the approved credit limits to balance financial risk with business development.
Assess on-going credit requirements.
Liaise with credit insurers and other third parties to obtain relevant information to support risk decisions.
Ensure compliance with the third party provided credit insurance policy at all times.
Maintain credit insurance documentation & credit reference information within SAP.
Query management to resolve disputed debts in a timely manner.
Take appropriate action with delinquent accounts including sanctions, restrictions and the implementation of payment plans.
Periodic visits to customers to review their credit terms and payment/order forecasts.
To ensure regular review and update of credit control policies and procedures and ensure adherence throughout the business.
Provide back up to the team for cash allocation, new account administration, distribution of customer monthly statements and any other administrative duties.
Support the Credit Manager with ad-hoc requests as directed.
Essential Skills:

Basic understanding of book keeping and accounting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (this may be demonstrated with GCSE qualification, or equivalent) with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial colleagues.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with stakeholders
Proficiency in Maths (this may be demonstrated with GCSE qualification, or equivalent),
Demonstrable Credit Control experience, preferably in a Commercial credit environment
Experience of working with financial software, preferably SAP
Microsoft Office user; specifically Intermediate Excel
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
Motivated and able to work on own initiative and as part of a small team
Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise deadlines, be flexible and adapt to the needs of the business.
 Desirable Skills:

Proven ‘Trade Credit Insurance’ experience
CICM qualification to Intermediate level, or equivalent relevant qualification, or studying towards
Experience in dealing with insolvencies and working with Insolvency practitioners
 Supporting Information:

Lives within daily commuting distance of Milton Keynes
Clean driving license
Right to work in the UK
Ability to travel within the UK offices if the need arises.
The role is office based:

Monday – Thursday 08:30am – 17:00pm

Friday – 08:30am – 15:30pm

Holidays – 25 days

Flexible benefits on completion of probation

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