Credit Controller

This Credit Controller role is based within a newly formed team who have an experienced management team offering great long term stability for someone with strong credit controller experience to date. Based in Bedford they have parking and good public transport links and are firmly rooted in the FMCG sector

Client Details

This FMCG company have a Strong reputation as top employer in Bedford but also with a national presence. Their customers range from government institutions to top commercial companies and therefore they need an experienced credit controller who has managed a range of volume/value accounts

Description

Credit Controller duties and responsibilities

• Chasing outstanding debt via phone,e mail and letter
• Co-ordinating the invoicing requirements for by checking validity, authorisation and compliance with the Financial Regulations prior to raising invoices, credit notes, refunds, waivers and transfer of fees.
• managing key account relationships
• Invoicing
• Ensure a professional and efficient customer experience is delivered at all times and pursue opportunities to enhance quality of service provided.
• To resolve all credit control and debt collection queries received in the Accounts Receivable e-mailbox in timely manner.
• Provide cover for Finance Administrators and other Credit Controllers.
• Carry out any other duties or projects assigned by the line manager.
• reconciliations
• payment processing
• banking and cash management

Profile

Credit Controller experience and personality required;

• Experience of improving the ledgers within a varied credit control role
• Current experience of credit control and managing the ageing of debts
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience of debt collection through agencies and courts
• Knowledge of reporting and evaluating Court actions
• Experience of preparing year end working papers
• Experience of effective administration
• Personable character with Strong communication skills
• Experience of working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Evidence of understanding how to promote equality and diversity within the job role

Job Offer

Competitive salary with development/progression in line with training in credit and finance