Collections Agent / Debt Recovery Advisor / Credit Controller
- Recruiter
- Bluetownonline Ltd
- Location
- Stockport, Greater Manchester, England
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 03 Jul 2017
- Closes
- 31 Jul 2017
- Ref
- EXSR-04
- Contact
- Elina Lund
- Sectors
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Title: Credit Control Collections Agent
Location: Poynton, Cheshire, SK12
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Job Share - 17.5 hours per week
Job Role:
Perform credit and collection activities for European accounts in accordance with the established policies, practices and procedures of the company. Administer the prompt conversion of receivables into cash, while maintaining minimum past due receivables and bad debt write-offs.
Essential Job Functions:
Collection of Past-Due Receivables;
- Issue weekly reminders. Phone collections as required
- Manage Credit Limits - Undertake a credit analysis review prepare account review for Credit Manager approval
- Take appropriate action on collection irregularities including payment discrepancies, unearned discounts, and pricing errors
- Review aging, effectively Implement Credit Policy and Procedures
- With the assistance of direct supervisors, handle non-routine credit inquiries and correspondence
- Prepare and review overdue accounts with manager
Account Reconciliation;
- Obtain and forward allocation details to accounting
- Reconcile un-allocated Cash
- Reconcile Accounts
- Refund - Process Customer Refund requests, forward to Credit Manager for Approval. Forward onto Finance
Bad Debt;
- Maintain small balance write off
- Research and validate proposed bad debt write offs
- Identify Disputed Invoices -Potential Risk
- Early warning risk
- Review High Balance Accounts
Internal Controls;
- Maintain credit reports
- Maintain Cforia customer records and notes
- Maintain Electronic Invoicing Program
- Update and maintain bank details and notifications
- Monitor and maintain approved accounting policies, procedures and internal controls in accordance with the company's Incorporated's Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
General Requirements:
- Accounting required or relevant experience.
- Professional certifications related to credit management or accounting are a preferred plus.
- Bilingual skills preferred option (German or French or Italian)
- Strong finance credit experience, business acumen and regulations
- Strong computer skills, including spreadsheet and accounting applications.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and accounting software applications desirable.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks while periodically performing special assignments relating to short term and long range profit improvement objectives or other projects as needed.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required to work successfully with members of the team at all levels.
- Ability to plan, organize, schedule and complete work to meet deadlines in an environment where interruptions occur frequently.
- Ability to maintain compliant under pressure, good attention to detail, ability to consider alternatives, has sound judgment and confident delivery.
- Ability to work extended hours when necessary, especially at month and quarter ends to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of all financial reports.
- Ability to comprehend, and analyzes financial data with minimal assistance.
- Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, integrity and sound judgment in conducting business transactions.
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