Credit Controller

Credit Controller required in Rickmansworth

Credit Controller Benefits:

• 30k to 35k -depending on experience.
• Location: Rickmansworth site - Ideally live within one hour distance A40/M4
• Hour: Monday to Friday - 8am to 4pm

Credit Controller Role/Duties:

As a Credit Controller, your primary responsibility is to ensure that your company receives payment for goods or services it has provided to customers on credit.

• Credit Assessment: Assessing the creditworthiness of new and existing customers by analysing their financial statements, credit reports, and payment histories.

• Credit Policy Development: Developing and implementing credit policies and procedures to minimise credit risk while maximising sales and cash flow.

• Invoicing: Issuing invoices to customers accurately and promptly, ensuring all necessary details are included.

• Payment Monitoring: Monitoring customer accounts for overdue payments and following up with customers via phone, email, or letters to secure payment within agreed terms.

• Dispute Resolution: Resolving any disputes or discrepancies regarding invoices or payments, collaborating with internal teams such as sales or customer service as needed.

• Cash Flow Management: Managing the company's cash flow by ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts and minimising bad debt losses.

• Reporting: Providing regular reports to management on the status of outstanding debts, collections efforts, and any credit-related issues.

• Customer Relationship Management: Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers while still enforcing credit terms and policies.

• Legal Action: Initiating legal proceedings or engaging with debt collection agencies when necessary to recover outstanding debts.

• Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvements in credit management and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Credit Controller Criteria:

• Minimum of 3 years' ongoing experience in Credit control - essential
• Effective communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Financial acumen
• Firm but diplomatic approach
• Proficiency in using accounting software
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance standards
• Multi lingual preferred but not essential