I am recruiting a Credit Controller for a business that has grown impressively, more than doubling in turnover over the last few years they now have an annual turnover of circa £50m with around 100 staff.

There is now a need for someone to take responsibility for the full accounts receivable process; from setting up new customers and arranging credit limits, through sales invoicing, credit control, cash allocation, reporting, resolving customer queries and issues on route.

You will be taking ownership of an accounts receivable ledger where they have key accounts with household names, as well as smaller owner managed customers. You would be solely responsible for the accounts receivable, but we are looking someone adaptable who could reconcile some key supplier accounts or assist with ad hoc duties and cover across the transactional accounts.

They are looking for an experienced Credit Controller who can lend their experience to the role, make it their own, and assist in improving processes/procedures/controls etc.

It is working as part of a small team, there is an FD, a Finance Manager, an Accounts Assistant focusing on Accounts Payable and this role focusing on Accounts Receivable. The team is established and looking for a Credit Control specialist to join them.

They are based in Tankersley, Barnsley.

The job full spec includes:

Duties:

Raise sales invoices/credits
Update/maintain service contract details
Create/maintain customer records ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date
Carry out thorough credit checks for new and existing customers to ensure eligibility for credit
Agreeing payment terms and conditions with customers on credit arrangements
Ensuring customers pay on time and keep within their credit limit
Liaising with internal and external customers to resolve any invoicing queries.
Liaising with customers and finance companies in relation to machine payments
Chasing overdue invoices and payments via telephone and email
Creating weekly debtor reports and accounts information for internal departments
Keeping detailed records of collection activities and conversations
Issue weekly and monthly reporting
Maintain the Sales Report including commentary on status and expected despatch/receipt dates
Statements to customers via email/post
Deal with debtor escalation as required
Reconciling key supplier accounts as and when required
Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned by supervisor
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

The salary guideline is circa £30k + package depending upon experience. This is a full-time permanent role.