Credit Controller

Antony James Recruitment are delighted to have partnered with a growing commercial client in recruiting a Temporary Credit Controller. Working as part of the wider finance function you will be responsible for all credit control duties. This will initially be on a Temporary basis which may turn permanent.

Main Duties

• Handle limited aspects of the ledger as part of a credit control team
• Cash allocation on a weekly basis
• Monitor overdue payments by use of the systems / spreadsheet
• Proactively chase current and outstanding debt
• Investigate misallocated cash and monies gone missing, liaising with the credit control supervisor
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer details and account records
• Reconciliation of accounts
• Business to business and consumer customer contact - telephone, email and letters
• Mail merge chase letters, Direct Debit collection files and final accounts

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid understanding of basic accounting collection regulations.
• Tenacity to pursue debts with excellent customer negotiation skills.
• Highly meticulous and pragmatic
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communicator at all levels with both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to develop robust working relationships
• Strong team player
• Commercially focused with a clear understanding of business impact.
• Proactive approach, results driven
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Self-motivated with the energy, drive and passion to make a difference, positively challenge and innovate.

Location: Colchester, Essex (Office Based Full Time)

Hours: Mon - Fri - 8.30am - 5.00pm