Credit Controller - Redhill, United Kingdom - Reed Accountancy

Reed Accountancy

Verified Company

Redhill, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

My client based in central Redhill, Surrey, are looking for an experienced
credit controller to join their friendly team. This is an office based role and they work 35 hours per week.

This credit control role is available for a period of 6 months on a temporary contract to cover an internal secondment.

The team you will work in is responsible for collection & management of debt on the Major Account ledger with a turnover £1.7bn per year.

Individually responsible for a defined portfolio of accounts, split by customer type & sector.

Strong relationship management, external & internal customers.

Duties as the credit controller include:

Ensure collection procedures are administered in accordance with company & departmental policies.
Methodical approach to review & prioritisation of ledger debt daily.
Timely completion of departmental process's & controls; workflow, cashflow, month end analysis, no remits.
Collection of Manual Direct Debits when due, and act upon any rejected DD's immediately.
Continuously build & develop customer relationships.
Identify accounts for escalation and submit proposals to Team Leader for further action.
Liaise with other departments to ensure that issues are resolved quickly & correctly, to assist customer in payment.
Provide cover for team representatives on all active Gas & Power ledgers when absence occurs.
Responsibility for managing their activities to ensure all relevant HSE risks are appropriately mitigated.

This is a highly targeted & results driven environment. As the credit controller you adhere to processes, demonstrate initiative, and take responsibility to achieve your individual objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED as the credit controller:
In depth knowledge of credit control procedures with 2 years' experience in a similar role.
Strong organisational skills & methodical and logical problem solving abilities.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to remain calm & courteous under all circumstances.
Ability to forge strong working relationships.