Credit Controller

Credit Controller Join our client's family as they grow and evolve. Established in the late 50s they've been around a long time and have a clear vision for the future "to deliver an unbeatable experience as a partner of choice". By partner they mean employees, customers and suppliers. Their strong values framework guides their attitudes and behaviour: Precision, Integrity, Progressive, Energetic and Smart. If these resonate with you and you have the skills they are looking for then get in touch - they'd love to meet you. Position: Credit Controller Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Job Type: Permanent Salary: GBP22k - GBP25k per annum About the role: Reporting to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will handle the collection of finances and the resolution of account queries, raising sales invoices and issuing credit notes. As a Credit Controller, you will coordinate the debts of existing creditors and decide whether to allow credit to a debtor, ultimately managing all money owed to the company. It will also be your responsibility to manage debt recovery. Typical responsibilities will include: - Maintaining information and credit limits - Credit checking using preferred partner platform - Daily cashbook processing including posting of nominal ledger direct debits - Sales invoice processing and associated management information recording - Credit checking database updates for communication monthly to the sales team - Issuing monthly customer statements - Complete month end bank and petty cash reconciliations - Management and control of contract invoice processing and associated records - Raise credit notes and manual invoices as requested by management - Manage and control debtor days in line with business KPI ensuring "on stop" management is timely & accurate at all times & issue 7 day court notices as required About you: GCSEs in English and Maths are essential, with an accounting qualification preferred. You will have the ability to reconcile complex accounts using your analytical ability and have excellent attention to detail along with a proactive approach to all that you do. Your technical skills will include competence in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Sage 50 Accounts plus prior experience with systems including invoice automation. Calmness under pressure whilst working to deadlines is very important. Self-drive to progress is a given. As part of the role it is vital that you build and maintain close links with customers, to ensure smooth running of accounts and encourage timely recovery of payments. This also involves very close working relationships across the business. Integrity and precision are key qualities to succeed in this role. Accurate and timely data management and reporting will underpin all that you do. You may have experience of the following: Credit Controller, Credit Control Administrator, Debt Management, Sales Ledger, Accounting Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Accounting Officer, Finance Assistant, Sales Ledger Administrator, etc. This vacancy is being advertised by EasyWeb Recruitment, the UK's leading Online Recruitment Agency. The services advertised by EasyWeb Recruitment are those of an employment agency. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief, and we confirm that we will gladly accept all applications.