AR Controller

About Carlisle Brass
We are one of the UK’s most recognised architectural hardware brands, synonymous with architectural ironmongers, builders’ merchants, and major DIY retailers since 1986.
Located in Cumbria, home of the English Lake District, we operate a next day service, nationwide and beyond. We are passionate about our products, people, and customers.
Carlisle Brass are part of the ASSA ABLOY group, the global leader in access solutions.

Hours:

37.5 per week although part-time working will be considered.

Purpose of the role

To manage and safeguard the companies’ sales ledger by maximising cash flow, minimising bad debts, reducing overdue percentages and ensuring accounts are maintained within the group policies and reporting requirements.

Key responsibilities

•Chasing ledgers both verbally and by letter – ensuring the cash collection procedures are adhered to within the timescales set.
•Posting and accurately allocating cash receipts.
•Highlighting any potential risks and concerns to the Senior AR Controller.
•Ensuring the sales ledger is always kept clean.
•Credit checking sales orders prior to dispatch.
•Reviewing credit limits on a monthly basis and adhere to our credit insurance policy.
•Assisting with group and external audits.
•Assisting in the implementation of future changes to current processes.
•Providing holiday cover and assistance when required.
•Developing and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues, visitors, customers and managers.
•Any other duties

Skills, competencies, qualifications and personal experience

•Strong attention to detail.
•The ability to work productively, accurately, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales.
•Strong communication, negotiation and teamworking skills.
•Strong administrative and IT skills such as MS Office applications - Outlook, Excel & Word.
•Demonstrable and effective time management skills.
•Must be a team player but also work well on your own initiative.
•Finance background is desirable although not essential.

Please note that all job descriptions are for guidance only and can change as and when the needs of the business dictate.

The closing date for this advertisement is 17:00 on Friday the 10th of May 2024. This advertisement may end prior to this date if enough applications are received.

• Strong attention to detail.• The ability to work productively, accurately, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales.• Strong communication, both written and verbal.• Strong administrative and IT skills such as MS Office applications - Outlook, Excel & Word.• Demonstrable and effective time management skills.• Must be a team player but also able to work with independence.• Finance background is desirable although not essential.