Credit Controller

Posted 25 January 2019
Salary £28000 - £32000 per annum + Benefits
Location
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceATB_027_1548414749
Contact NameAshleigh Bowman

Job description

A Global Leading Media business in the City is looking for a Credit Control / Billing Analyst to join their head office team.

Reporting to the Credit Manager, the Credit Control / Billing Analyst will be responsible for:

  • Ownership of account procedures, ability to manage & prioritise customer ledger and office accounts
  • Assist in developing the credit management capability within the organisation.
  • Maintain accurate records of all chasing activity.
  • Prepare reports that include the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending credit.
  • Evaluate customer records and recommend payment plans based on earnings, savings data, payment history and purchasing activity.
  • Ensuring customer ledger details are always up-to-date
  • Post payments to accounts and allocate as required.
  • Assist in the setting up of the credit control system.
  • Help to meet cash and debtor day targets set by the organisation - monthly / yearly.
  • Help to chase overdue invoices by telephone, email and letter within agreed timescales.
  • Ensure that debts are paid in a timely manner
  • Regular meetings with account managers to ensure all relevant debts are managed as necessary.
  • Raising customer invoices.
  • Handle disputed bills and negotiate to bring payment within the agreed terms.
  • Generate financial ratios, using computer programs, to evaluate customer's financial status.
  • Update client agreements in SAP.
  • Raising Credit Notes and Journals.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have a 1-2 year's in a credit control role
  • Be degree qualified (2:1 or above)
  • Have the desire to complete an Accounting qualification
  • Have the desire to develop and grow within a fast-paced working environment
  • Sage 200 experience is strongly desirable