Credit Controller

M4 Recruitment Limited

Posted a day ago, valid for a month

Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 5FA, England

£26,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The job title is Credit Controller located in Longtown with a salary of £26,000 per annum.
Candidates must have previous experience in Credit Control or a similar role and be able to work effectively within a team.
The role involves managing a ledger valued at approximately £2 million and ensuring timely collection of overdue debts.
Hybrid working is available for 2-3 days per week after successfully completing the probation period.
Applicants should have excellent communication skills and a basic knowledge of Excel and Outlook.

Job Title: Credit ControllerLocation: LongtownSalary: £26,000 per annumHours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00

Hybrid working available for 2-3 days per week after probation period is successfully completed.

The Role:

Ensure all overdue debts are collected and recorded accurately.
Minimise the risk of bad debts while supporting business growth in line with company plans.
Perform tasks that may carry potential hazards. Adhere to company safety protocols to reduce risks.
Make informed credit limit decisions based on company procedures, using discretion when placing customers on hold for overdue payments.
Escalate overdue debts as per company procedures and report to trade credit insurers promptly and accurately.
Manage your own ledger, approximately valued at £2 million, with a range of 750-1,000 customers.
Prioritise your workload, ensuring timely contact with all customers on your ledger to meet individual and team monthly collection targets.
Troubleshoot and resolve recurring issues to prevent future problems.
Maintain a detailed and accurate ledger while following company procedures.
Reduce debtor days and exposure to bad debts.
Achieve monthly and quarterly collection targets.

Requirements:

Previous experience in Credit Control or a similar role.
Ability to work effectively within a team.
Experience with SAP B1 is a plus.
Confident and professional telephone manner when dealing with customers and colleagues.
Basic knowledge of Excel and Outlook for managing your customer ledger.
Organised with strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High level of accuracy in all tasks.
Ability to reduce exposure to bad debts.

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