Credit Controller

Posted 02 June 2021
Salary £25000 - £30000 per annum
Location
Job type Contract
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceSRCC_1622640334
Contact NameSherine Rose

Job description

Looking for a Credit Controller for 6 months for a leading Health and Fitness company based in the City of London. This role does have flexible working and an immediate start is desired.

The role:

  • Targets agreed with the Management Accountant to reduce aged debt for the UK business
  • Ensure total outstanding debtors balance is in line with Group expectations
  • Report debtor balances and collection issues to Credit Control Manager on a weekly basis
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, particularly in relation to reducing debtor days and improving the efficiency of our collections process.
  • Use negotiation skills to move customers to join our direct debit scheme
  • Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with customers and other key stakeholders
  • Ability to build relationships with debtors and use these relationships to manage debt effectively and work within the processes agreed
  • Ensure statements are sent to customers monthly and deal with any queries
  • Regularly follow up on customers' overdue accounts with phone calls and emails as required
  • Managed the relationship with our third-party debt collectors
  • Manage the general accounts inbox in relation to all accounts receivable enquiries within our SLA of responding within 48 hours.
  • Preparation of bi-monthly direct debit file

The candidate:

  • Experience in a pure Credit Controller role for minimum 1 year in B2B environment
  • Results driven, deadline focused and experience of working to targets
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels and provide support to colleagues and customers
  • To be a self-starter, and to have a real love of credit control