Credit Controller

Job Description

Credit Controller who has outstanding communication, negotiation and influencing skills and previous experience in credit control is required for a well-established Company based in Nottingham, East Midlands.Candidates will need some commercial experience collecting payment on invoices, preferably within a business-to-business environment.SALARY: £25,000 per annum + up to £4,000 in Overtime Available + Benefits (33 Days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays, Private Healthcare, Pension and Role-Based Incentive Schemes)LOCATION: Nottingham, East MidlandsJOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent / Annualised HoursWORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 3.45pm withhour unpaid lunchDue to the seasonality of the business, candidates will be required to work the following additional hours on rotating shifts between Spring and Autumn.7.00am - 3.45pm Monday to Friday8.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday6.00pm - 10.00pm Sunday to Friday out of hours coverJOB OVERVIEWWe have an excellent new job opportunity for a Credit Controller who has outstanding communication, negotiation and influencing skills and previous experience in credit control.As the Credit Controller you will help protect the companys investment in its debtors by exercising effective credit control procedures over all active accounts.As the Credit Controller your aim is to collect outstanding accounts in a manner that produces optimum cash flow and minimising bad debts, whilst ensuring continuity of business.ABOUT THE COMPANYThe Company is a leading supplier of agronomy advice, seed, crop protection products and precision farming services. Working in partnership with arable, fruit, vegetable, horticultural and amenity sectors, the Company is committed to helping customers managetheir businesses more efficiently and more profitably. They are dedicated to the company purpose - releasing agronomic potential.With roots originating more than 60 years ago, the Company offers a unique blend of local experience, research-based expertise, customer-based knowledge and trusted relationships; practicing values of honesty, integrity and fairness across all aspects ofthe business.The Company also embraces care for the wider environment, with an understanding of the important role now played by all those who manage the land, through a range of dedicated initiatives.APPLY TODAYIf this sounds like your ideal job, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.DUTIESYour duties and responsibilities as the Credit Controller:

• Request and issue all overdue account reminders, anticipating later problems where possible for early action by telephone

• Contact key customers by telephone prior to reminder letter being issued

• Approve credit limits or cancelling credit facilities for customers

• Provide timely reports, giving full details of the balances on all customers accounts

• Set up distress arrangements in the form of phased payment for customers experiencing short-term cash flow difficulties as an alternative to legal action

• Promote payment by direct debit for both new and existing customers

• Process statements

• Charge interest to overdue customers

• Provide finance scheme information when available to relevant customers, liaising with finance company to submit proposals and chase progress

• Opening of new accounts within agreed limits, obtaining status reports, authority to deliver

• Deal with account enquiries from customers to facilitate timely payment

• Deal with depot enquiries e.g. credit limits, accounts on stop. Respond to depot requests

• Notify relevant individuals (commercial teams) of accounts to be placed on credit block

• Take part in telephone rota. Answering general switchboard incoming calls in a courteous and helpful manner

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Making decisions with minimal supervision

• Previous experience in credit control

• Excellent written English and grammatical knowledge

• IT Skills - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Database Management

• Customer centric approach

• Outstanding communication, negotiation and influencing skills

• Ability to work as part of self-managed team

• Innovative approach, promotes sharing of best practice

• High attention to detail

• Always act with honesty and integrity

• Embrace new ideas and opportunities

• Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Results Driven

• Leading Change/Innovation

• Personal Development

• Maintains personal motivation when faced with set backs

• Can do attitude, demonstrates tenacity through personal drive and determination

HOW TO APPLYTo be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to usyou are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.JOB REF: AWDO-P8926Full-Time, Permanent Credit Control Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Nottingham, East Midlands. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.