Credit Controller - Hybrid

Job Description

My client is seeking to appoint an experienced AR / Credit Controller on a permanent basis.Candidates must have a strong AR / Credit Control background.Strong Excel skills are required for this role.The client is offering a hybrid working model which is 2 days in the office and 3 days at home.Client DetailsWe are partnering with an education provider within the Runcorn area. Due to growth within the business are increasing their credit control team on a permanent basis. This role will be based at home and the office to offer that flexible work life balance.Description

• Ensuring all Debtors are reconciled on a monthly basis
• Manage the day-today credit control activities and daily work list on member accounts.
• Analyse statements for debtors
• Running Risk assessments for new and existing customers.
• Work independently to meet monthly KPIs, targets and deadlines.
• Liaise with the debtors and management to handle queries and exceptions independently.
• Reviewing bad debt provision for the ledger assigned
• Work with Treasury in terms of bank reconciliation and cash forecasting
• Post and allocate payments
• Set up Direct Debits and run DD payments
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the Sales/Commercial function
• Engage in continuous improvement projects
• Other duties to assist the shared services functions operate smoothly

Key Outcomes

• Your main goal will be to collect all overdue payments within the monthly deadline and ensure the debt position is accounted for with valid reasons.
• To ensure communication is clear and professional
• To keep customer relations good
• To ensure customers are up to date with all financial communications ie statements of account on debt position

Profile

• Minimum 2 years experience in a finance area.
• Strong knowledge about excel (v lookup, pivot tables)
• Strong knowledge in analyzing data and running reports in excel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
• Experience in running payments (SEPA)
• SAP experience or similar system
• Confidence and the ability to place pressure on customers who owe money
• Excellent Interpersonal skills and the ability to work at all levels in a large organization, inside and outside of the finance function
• Very strong communication skills to deal on a regular basis with staff at all levels of the organization and in all functions, in particular when working closely with non-financial employees
• Proven ability to operate as part of a multi-functional team.
• Able to respond flexibly and empathetically to customer needs, managing their expectations effectively.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• High learning agility & ability to adapt to new processes and systems
• Proactive, analytical, and pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Effective prioritization showing ability to be flexible whilst meeting customer needs and managing their expectations.

Job Offer

• £25k salary
• 25 days hols plus bh
• Hybrid working pattern
• Free on site car parking
• Opportunity to work with an International training provider
• Progression opportunities within finance as the company grows