Credit Controller - Colchester, United Kingdom - SRC Group

SRC Group

Verified Company

Colchester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

The primary function of a Credit Controller is coordinating the debts of existing creditors and deciding whether to allow credit to a debtor.

The Credit Controller will handle the collection of finances and maintain group sales ledgers managing credit limits and account openings.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Responsible to: Financial Director / Management Accountant
Responsible for: None
Liaison with: Directors, Managers, Clients

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

MAIN TASKS OF JOB:

Preparation of debtor list, monitoring and evaluating stop list daily whilst liaising with sales team and directors
Obtain sufficient information to assess the creditworthiness of new and existing customers including credit limit reviews
Checking and posting of receipts to accounting systems, reconciling all sales ledger accounts for all Group companies
Full credit control procedures including sending routine letters, statements and all relevant information as required
Maintain accurate records of all communications
Setting up credit terms and conditions
Handle contested accounts and negotiate to bring payment within agreed payment terms, introducing payment plans as necessary
Prepare data & maintain analysis of debtor ledger for debtor insurance renewal
Starting legal proceedings where appropriate
Respond to relevant client enquiries
Anticipate financial developments and identify accounts that require special attention
Weekly reporting of Group debt position to senior management team maintaining accurate performance statistics ensuring visibility of progress on a weekly basis
Regularly review current practices and processes continuously seeking improvement and present to management
Ensuring good relations and communications with all members of the team and responding politely and in a timely fashion to internal and external customers.

Experience Required
Sage 200 an advantage

Strong Excel skills

Excellent verbal & written communication

Proven ability to influence and negotiate

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Works with mínimal direction on collections for all Group companies

Uses own initiative to achieve targeted results whilst promoting customer goodwill

Enthusiastic, committed and a fast learner with previous experience of a busy environment
Computer literate with an aptitude for numbers
Basic understanding of bookkeeping and accountancy procedures
Strong communication skills
Ability to work with individuals across departments and liaise with external customers and contacts
Solid organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload