Senior Credit Controller

Our client in Chichester is looking for an experienced progressive Credit Controller to join the business.

Client Details

Our client is a well known established business in Chichester, with offices in multiple locations.

Description

• Chasing outstanding debts by telephone and email

• Arranging payment plans with clients with approval from fee book holders

• Maintaining Direct Debit files and ensuring all advance notices are sent out

• Reconciliation of bank account, allocating BACS payments and cheques to client accounts

• Taking credit and debit card payments

• Dealing with internal queries re payments

• Ensure that debts are paid in a timely manner

• Maintain accurate records of all chasing activity

• Regular contact with clients to ensure all relevant debts are managed as necessary

• Identify changes in payment patterns and propose action to avert bad debts

• Ensure all transactions are compliant with the firms policies

• Handle disputed bills and negotiate to bring payment within the agreed terms

• Provide accurate advice on billing queries

• Propose write off of irrecoverable debts

• Provide ad-hoc reporting as and when required

• Any other duties as delegated from time to time by the FD

• Monthly meetings with fee book holders to discuss debtors

• Ensure any queries from clients are dealt with in a timely manner

Profile

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Be computer literate

• Be organised

• Be confident working on their own and as part of a team

• Be able to use their initiative

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines

• Pride themselves on their attention to detail

• Be results driven

• Be adaptable and happy to take on new challenges

Job Offer

Up to £28,000 + fantastic benefits