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Our client is seeking a skilled Senior Credit Controller to join their team in Middlesbrough. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing the credit control process to ensure timely payments and efficient collections. The role offers a competitive salary and the benefit of an early finish on Fridays, and promotes a healthy work-life balance?
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle shipment discrepancies in line with company policies
- Assess the creditworthiness of new and prospective clients, establish payment terms, and oversee account collections
- Set credit limits and manage any deviations from standard policies
- Advise on the working capital required to finance accounts receivable
- Maintain accurate records within the accounts receivable ledger, ensuring appropriate action is taken for overdue payments
- Generate weekly and monthly reports on credit control performance and collections
- Monitor outstanding payments and implement effective collection strategies
- Gather and analyse statistical data on customers
- Process and allocate incoming payments
- Build and maintain relationships with debt collection agencies
- Ensure compliance with company credit policies and procedures, providing guidance to staff and customers
- Manage credit notes and generate statistical reports using SAP
Requirements:
- AAT qualification (preferred but not essential)
- Experience with MRP systems (SAP knowledge is a plus)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Strong time management and prioritisation skills
- Highly organised and punctual
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive approach with a willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities
