Credit Controller Leicester Salary Circa £30,000 Hybrid Working & Flexible HoursSF Recruitment are recruiting for a Credit Controller to work for our Leicester based client on an initial 12 month contract which has a high chance of going permanent. Job purpose - Reporting to the Senior Credit Controller, the Credit Controller is responsible for the collection of overdue debts in a timely and professional manner, improving working capital efficiency and minimising credit risk through the effective monitoring and assessment of customer accounts and their creditworthiness. Primary Duties and responsibilities - Monitor Customer Accounts: Systematically track customer accounts to identify overdue payments, ensuring all debts are flagged and followed up promptly. - Customer Communication: Contact customers via phone, email, and letter to chase overdue payments, negotiating and agreeing on realistic payment arrangements as needed. - Negotiate Payment Plans: Develop and implement flexible payment plans with customers to facilitate the recovery of outstanding debts, balancing the company's interests with customer needs. - Credit Assessments: Review new customer credit applications, assess creditworthiness, and perform credit checks to mitigate risk and ensure healthy cash flow. - Collaborative Problem-Solving: Work closely with the Operations, Invoicing, and Sales teams to investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or payment disputes in a timely manner. - Cash Allocation & Credit Notes: Accurately allocate incoming payments and credit notes to customer accounts, ensuring that outstanding balances are always up to date. - Month-End Support: Assist the General Ledger team with month-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation of customer accounts. - Audit Support: Provide necessary support during annual external audits, ensuring all relevant documentation and account information is readily available. - Reporting & Analysis: Prepare regular reports on overdue accounts, payment status, and cash collection progress, highlighting any potential risks or concerns to management. - Compliance & Policies: Ensure adherence to company credit control policies and procedures, as well as any relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
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SF Recruitment
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 20 days
Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 3TB
credit controller leicester salary circa £30,000 hybrid working & flexible hourssf recruitment are recruiting for a credit controller to work for our leicester based client on an initial 12 month contract which has a high chance of going permanent
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- SF Recruitment is seeking a Credit Controller for a Leicester-based client, offering a salary of circa £30,000.
- This position is a 12-month contract with a strong possibility of becoming permanent.
- The role involves collecting overdue debts, assessing customer creditworthiness, and monitoring accounts to minimize credit risk.
- Candidates should have experience in credit control and effective communication skills for negotiating payment arrangements.
- The job also includes collaboration with various teams and supporting month-end processes and audits.
