We are seeking a part time Credit Controller to join our new Client in Loughborough. As a Credit Controller you will be working with their Finance Team to help manage the status of their debtors list. If you feel that the role of Credit Contoller is for you then please carry on reading.

Pay Rate:

£12.50 to £15.00 (depending on experience)

Hours:

Days to be confirmed but from 15 hours a week

Role of the Credit Controller:

We are looking for a part time credit controller (from 15 hours per week) to work in our office based in Loughborough. The role is to help manage the company's debtors list, alongside additional financial administrative duties when required. You will directly be reporting to the company Finance Manager, and you will be responsible for the collection of debts to the company, and the maintenance of customer accounts.

Your aim is to aid the remaining accounting functions in minimising the debt owed to the company on an ongoing basis, to free up cash in the business for investment into future projects.

The position requires a solid understanding of accounting packages, and an ability to use your own initiative in the collection process. The role will predominantly be initial contact, follow up chases, and aiding senior members of staff with legal recourse for more serious infractions.

Duties & Responsibilities

Taking a proactive role in managing and collecting debts of company debtors
Ensuring timely payments of debts
Negotiating re-payment plans/ensuring follow-up payments are collected
Responding to relevant customer enquiries
Reconciling payments to invoice on collection
Amend/create customers on the system to ensure details are kept as up to date as possible
- To regularly review set KPI’s, prepare regular activity reports and metrics, and report directly to the Line Manager
- To undertake ad hoc projects as required in order to meet the needs of the business
- To contribute to process and systems development, through making suggestions and recommendations to your line manager, in order to assist in the growth and success of the Company
- To assist colleagues and to support the Company generally, through undertaking additional duties and tasks from time to time as and when required

Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Relevant finance qualification or proven experience
GCSE Maths and English or equivalent at Grade C or higher

Desirable

Experience of working in a small business
Experience with Quickbooks online. (preferable).
Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Excel/Google sheets to a good standard.

About You

Confident phone and email manner
Problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively independently and as a team player
Ability to work to deadlines and project scopes
Willingness to work extended hours on occasion when required
Ability to prioritise and to manage time effectively
Excellent communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and highly organised.
Ability to work flexibly and to adapt to the needs of a small business

For more information, please call Jane at The Recruitment Group in Loughborough on (phone number removed).

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