Credit Controller

DescriptionCREDIT CONTROLLER

Salary: £22k to £25k
Location: Cheshire
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday
We have a Credit Control opening at the moment to work for a company based in Cheshire
You will be responsible for ensuring that the payment of customer invoices is within agreed payment terms
In addition, they are responsible for the identification and avoidance of bad [aged] debt and exposure whilst ensuring high quality and service to customers and agencies.
As a Credit Controller, your key duties will include:
Reconciliation and management of accounts ensuring adherence to credit terms
Maintaining proactive contact with customers to ensure invoices have been received, are accurate and clear for payment
Speaking to customers in advance ensuring that payments are ready to be issued on time and in full
Ongoing audit and analysis of credit limits to mitigate the risk of exposure
Resolve queries both internally and externally around outstanding invoices
Set up new customer accounts accurately, in detail and prior to first invoice due date
Make timely recommendations for preventative action where balances are outstanding and deemed "at risk"
Make recommendations for legal action to collect monies owed if necessary
Proactive contact with clients to ensure they are kept up to date with any issues or changes
Ensure notes and actions are clearly recorded in the credit control system.
Communicating and managing customer repayment plans as agreed with Credit Control Manager/Senior
Consistently meet set targets and key performance indicators
Take ownership of complex account problems
Use judgment and act upon it to recognise where advice and support is needed to resolve account problems
Personally ensure that clients are kept up to date on issues, exceptions or change
Raise & process credit requestsAs a Credit Controller, you will ideally posses the following essential skills:
At least 3 years continuous dedicated Credit Control experience
Confident communication skills and an excellent telephone manner
Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
Strong customer service abilities and an understanding of query ownership and resolution.
Be able to demonstrate a sense of urgency and effective prioritisation
Be analytical, target driven
Have the ability to work to strict deadlines
Be committed, loyal and a long term team player.
If you feel that you have the skills to be successful in this Credit Control role, please apply now

This role is being advertised on behalf of Appointments Personnel who are acting as an employment agency
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£25,000
Cheshire
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Salary Min22000Salary Max25000Contract TypePermanentSalary TypeAnnumAdded11m 4dID3190044