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Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

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Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Informa Full time
Job Overview

At Informa, we embrace diversity and individuality, providing a dynamic environment where every day presents new challenges and opportunities. As a global organization, we connect experts with valuable insights, enabling them to enhance their knowledge and capabilities through various platforms, including live events, digital services, and comprehensive research.

With a workforce of over 10,000 professionals across 30 countries, we are proud to be part of the UK's FTSE 100 group of leading public companies.

In our Global Support division, we deliver specialized guidance and practical assistance to the Informa Group and its diverse business units. Our collaborative approach spans various sectors, including technology, finance, legal, human resources, and operations, ensuring our brands effectively meet customer needs and drive organizational success.

Role Purpose

The primary objective of this position is to manage the collection of outstanding payments owed to Informa, adhering to established collection policies and procedures to achieve set targets. Additionally, the role involves recovering funds from clients who have surpassed their credit limits or payment terms, thereby minimizing potential bad debts.

Maintaining a professional, efficient, and knowledgeable relationship with both customers and colleagues is essential. You will be responsible for addressing customer inquiries and ensuring timely payment collection while nurturing valuable customer relationships.

Compliance with company policies is crucial, and you will be expected to complete specific tasks within designated timeframes while delivering exceptional service to all Informa stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Credit Controller will undertake the following key responsibilities, along with any other reasonable duties as required:

  • Highlighting the customer portal during outreach efforts
  • Collecting all outstanding payments in line with credit control policies to meet collection targets
  • Recovering funds from clients who have exceeded credit limits or payment terms to mitigate bad debts
  • Fostering strong internal and external relationships with sales teams and customers
  • Ensuring all customer communication notes are accurately recorded and updated in the appropriate systems
  • Managing outstanding sales balances and proactively contacting customers for payment prior to relevant deadlines
  • Resolving customer queries promptly and addressing aged debts to minimize provisions for bad debts
  • Handling straightforward disputes and escalating complex issues to the Team Leader
  • Achieving monthly cash collection targets specific to your assigned accounts
  • Overseeing unallocated cash items related to your accounts and collaborating with the Cash Application team for resolution
  • Providing weekly reports to the business regarding current debt levels for your division
  • Completing necessary documentation for customers to facilitate payment processing (e.g., vendor request forms, tax certificates, etc.)
Qualifications
  • Strong understanding of customer operations processes
  • Familiarity with best practices in customer service operations
  • Proficiency in SAP systems is preferred
  • Relevant qualifications are advantageous
Skills & Abilities
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to cultivate relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Ability to remain calm and approachable under pressure
  • Knowledge of relevant internal systems
  • Demonstrating integrity, tact, and diplomacy
  • Collaborative team player
  • Capability to manage multiple related tasks
  • Proactive problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional customer service abilities
  • Strong time management skills
  • Flexibility within the role
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Additional Information

At Informa, we strive to create a rewarding and supportive work environment. Here are some of the benefits you can expect:

  • Flexibility: Enjoy a balance between office and remote work
  • Community: Participate in a welcoming culture with social events and active diversity initiatives
  • Impact: Volunteer opportunities with charity match funding
  • Career Development: Access to training, mentoring, and internal job opportunities
  • Time Off: Generous annual leave policy with additional perks
  • Personal Benefits: A range of options including company-funded private medical coverage
  • ShareMatch Scheme: Opportunity to become an Informa shareholder
  • Wellbeing Support: Comprehensive assistance programs and health resources
  • Awards: Recognition programs for outstanding contributions
  • Global Collaboration: Work with teams from around the world

We value energy and ambition, seeking individuals who are ready to contribute and make a difference. If you possess most of the required skills and experience, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Informa is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, making decisions based on qualifications and merit without discrimination.