Financial Controller

2 days ago


High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Reed Full time

Company Overview:

We are a leading recruitment agency looking for a highly skilled Financial Controller to join our team. This role will involve managing the credit control process, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining accurate records.

Salary: Competitive salary dependent on experience (£35,000 - £50,000 per annum).

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Credit and Collections Specialist in our office-based team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Credit Management: Assess creditworthiness of potential clients, set credit limits, and manage credit terms.
  • Debt Collection: Proactively chase outstanding invoices via phone, email, and letters to ensure timely payments.
  • Account Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile customer accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
  • Reporting: Prepare regular reports on outstanding debts, collections, and credit status for management review.
  • Customer Relations: Maintain positive relationships with clients while effectively managing overdue accounts.
  • Compliance: Ensure all credit control activities comply with company policies and relevant regulations.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all credit control activities.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  2. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in credit control, preferably within an SME environment.
  3. Skills:
    1. Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
    2. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
    3. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
    4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a solid customer service approach.
    5. Strong organizational skills.
    6. Customer-focused with a professional demeanor.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary dependent on experience.
  • Health insurance.
  • Pension.
  • Office perks.
  • Holiday: 21 + 3 days for Christmas + bank holidays (32 total).


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