Credit Controller

Posted 12 September 2024
Salary £15.00 - £17.00 per hour + Hybrid
LocationBorehamwood
Job type Temporary
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceJE/77749873_1726134932
Contact NameJoanna Engel

Job description

This fast-paced nationally recognised healthcare business is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join its team on an interim basis. The business offer hybrid working and strong career opportunities. This company is a leader in its field and the team is led by a great Manager. This high-volume role will provide you with variety and a fast-paced exciting environment.

Responsibilities for the Credit Controller include:

  • Creating and upholding payment procedures and policies that ensure timely payment from all clients.
  • Proactively managing the debtor books across all legal entities to ensure prompt payment and early identification of any billing issues or queries
  • Managing collections in-line with weekly cash collection targets and supporting the Head of Operational Finance with accurate weekly cash collections forecasting
  • Responding promptly to all client queries
  • Maintaining strong controls and disciples over trade debtors, such as regularly reconciling accounts
  • Reducing average trade debtor days
  • Maintaining strong relationships with our clients
  • Preparing for, and running, the weekly Aged Debtor Review meetings and circulating actions to stakeholders
  • Collaborate with the Operational Finance team and the Sales/Ops teams to maximise business effectiveness.

Requirements for the Credit Controller:

  • Must be a personable, team player who is enthusiastic and keen to learn.
  • A keen eye for detail and a 'hands on' approach
  • Highly experienced in Credit Control
  • Experience of working with NHS/Local Government would be advantageous.
  • Deferred payment experience
  • Excellent reconciliation skills (predominantly Excel based)