Job Title: Credit ControllerLocation: TamworthSalary: GBP22,000 - GBP25,000, 24 days A/L, pension etcType: Permanent and full time in office.
A leading manufacturer and supplier of energy efficient building materials is recruiting for a full time Credit Controller for their Tamworth office.
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Key Accountabilities:
Prompt management of 'Credit Held' orders to ensure no undue delay is experienced by customers.Daily customer debt management, ensuring timely payments are made.Proactive approach with clear focus on cash collection and query resolution through daily liaison with customers.Perform Creditsafe searches, evaluate customer debt risk and set limits appropriately in conjunction with the Finance Manager.Issuing monthly statements to customers.Prompt resolution of POD requests and other queries from customers.Posting and allocation of payments to the sales ledger by way of cheques, card transactions and credits shown on the bank statement. Oversight of branch banking to ensure accuracy and completeness.Process customer cheques for banking. Customer account reconciliations. Posting of sales journals.Management of bad debts. Following up with administrators or debt collection agencies regarding bad debt recovery. Key Experiences and Skills Required:
3 years+ experience of credit control within a high volume multi-site organisationKnowledge of ERP systems - experience of Sage and Navision or similar accounting packages (Essential)Experience with managing a large customer portfolio (1,000 accounts+)Experience in distribution or retail industry (Desirable)Microsoft office applications - working knowledge of Excel required (Required) Would consider applications from a Credit Controller, Sales Ledger Clerk, Sales Ledger Assistant, Accounts Receivable, Debt Recovery Officer and Revenue Controller.