Credit Controller - Runcorn, United Kingdom - Page Personnel Finance

Page Personnel Finance

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Runcorn, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

My client is seeking to appoint an experienced AR / Credit Controller on a permanent basis.

Strong Excel skills are required for this role.

The client is offering a hybrid working model which is 2 days in the office and 3 days at home.

Client Details
We are partnering with an education provider within the Runcorn area. Due to growth within the business are increasing their credit control team on a permanent basis. This role will be based at home and the office to offer that flexible work life balance.

Description

Ensuring all Debtors are reconciled on a monthly basis
Manage the daytoday credit control activities and daily work list on member accounts.
Analyse statements for debtors
Running Risk assessments for new and existing customers.
Work independently to meet monthly KPI's, targets and deadlines.
Liaise with the debtors and management to handle queries and exceptions independently.
Reviewing bad debt provision for the ledger assigned
Work with Treasury in terms of bank reconciliation and cash forecasting
Post and allocate payments
Set up Direct Debits and run DD payments
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the Sales/Commercial function
Engage in continuous improvement projects
Other duties to assist the shared services functions operate smoothly

Key Outcomes

Your main goal will be to collect all overdue payments within the monthly deadline and ensure the debt position is accounted for with valid reasons.
To ensure communication is clear and professional
To keep customer relations good
To ensure customers are up to date with all financial communications ie statements of account on debt position

Profile

Minimum 2 years' experience in a finance area.
Strong knowledge about excel (v lookup, pivot tables)
Strong knowledge in analyzing data and running reports in excel.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
Experience in running payments (SEPA)
SAP experience or similar system
Confidence and the ability to place pressure on customers who owe money
Excellent Interpersonal skills and the ability to work at all levels in a large organization, inside and outside of the finance function
Very strong communication skills to deal on a regular basis with staff at all levels of the organization and in all functions, in particular when working closely with nonfinancial employees
Proven ability to operate as part of a multifunctional team.
Able to respond flexibly and empathetically to customer needs, managing their expectations effectively.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
High learning agility & ability to adapt to new processes and systems
Proactive, analytical, and pragmatic approach to problem solving.
Excellent time management skills.
Effective prioritization showing ability to be flexible whilst meeting customer needs and managing their expectations.