Credit Controller

1 month ago


Colchester, United Kingdom SRC Group Full time

**MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB**:
The primary function of a Credit Controller is coordinating the debts of existing creditors and deciding whether to allow credit to a debtor. The Credit Controller will handle the collection of finances and maintain group sales ledgers managing credit limits and account openings.

**RELATIONSHIPS**:

- Responsible to: Financial Director / Management Accountant
- Responsible for: None
- Liaison with: Directors, Managers, Clients

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**MAIN TASKS OF JOB**:

- Preparation of debtor list, monitoring and evaluating stop list daily whilst liaising with sales team and directors
- Obtain sufficient information to assess the creditworthiness of new and existing customers including credit limit reviews
- Checking and posting of receipts to accounting systems, reconciling all sales ledger accounts for all Group companies
- Full credit control procedures including sending routine letters, statements and all relevant information as required
- Maintain accurate records of all communications
- Setting up credit terms and conditions
- Handle contested accounts and negotiate to bring payment within agreed payment terms, introducing payment plans as necessary
- Prepare data & maintain analysis of debtor ledger for debtor insurance renewal
- Starting legal proceedings where appropriate
- Respond to relevant client enquiries
- Anticipate financial developments and identify accounts that require special attention
- Weekly reporting of Group debt position to senior management team maintaining accurate performance statistics ensuring visibility of progress on a weekly basis
- Regularly review current practices and processes continuously seeking improvement and present to management
- Ensuring good relations and communications with all members of the team and responding politely and in a timely fashion to internal and external customers.

**Experience Required**

Sage 200 an advantage

Strong Excel skills

Excellent verbal & written communication

Proven ability to influence and negotiate

**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE**:
Works with mínimal direction on collections for all Group companies

Uses own initiative to achieve targeted results whilst promoting customer goodwill
- Enthusiastic, committed and a fast learner with previous experience of a busy environment
- Computer literate with an aptitude for numbers
- Basic understanding of bookkeeping and accountancy procedures
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work with individuals across departments and liaise with external customers and contacts
- Solid organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload


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