Credit Controller

Walters People ,
Birmingham, West Midlands
Contract Type: Contract
Salary: £20,000 per annum

Overview

I'm currently working alongside a global leading business in their recruitment of a Credit Controller on an interim two month contract. Paying up to £22k based in South Birmingham. I'm currently working alongside a global leading business in their recruitment of a Credit Controller on an interim two month contract. Paying up to £22k based in South Birmingham. Key Responsibilities of Credit Controller: Credit Controlling a designated trade debtor ledger by way of verbal and written communication, against a personal cash collection target Facilitating debtor payment to agreed terms, taking actions to address late payment, through effective and timely management Reconciling accounts on a monthly, termly and annual basis Ensuring timely and accurate allocation of all payments received on designated ledgers Attending monthly reviews with the Regional Managing Director and Financial Controller to highlight debt risks and opportunities Ensuring accurate client details are maintained on the sales ledger including diary notes and that accounts are regularly reconciled and updated Ensuring that credit control best practice standards are adhered to Working towards monthly individual objectives, to reduce overdue debt Reviewing the ledger with the Credit Control Team Manager on a monthly basis to highlight risks, concerns and opportunities Highlighting areas of improvement and initiating ideas to improve the overall standard and effectiveness themselves, their team and the Credit Control Department Providing detailed information to facilitate timely completion of Debt Reporting in preparation of Executive Weekly Meeting The Successful Candidate will have the following: Past experience within credit control is essential Knowledge of SAP would be advantageous Excellent verbal and written communication skills Clear, focused and driven to achieve cash collection targets Excellent customer services skills with a proven track record Ability to work on own initiative Solution orientated with good problem solving skills Advanced competency with MS Excel